JOB TITLE: Flight Readiness inspection - LICENSED
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $45/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Shifts: Variable Shifts

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Inspect flight component installations and verify functional testing of aircraft systems.

Troubleshoot and verify pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and avionics systems.

Perform and document pre-flight, post-flight, maintenance, and modification inspections.

Record and support resolution of issues found during testing and operation.

Conduct self-inspections and ensure accuracy of work performed.

Create non-conformance records with minimal supervision.

Plan and schedule work activities with guidance from team leads.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required.

4+ years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience (e.g., vocational training + 2 years, associate degree + experience, etc.)

Ability to work any shift, including days, nights, and weekends.

3+ years of aerospace industry experience.

3+ years in quality inspection and/or auditing.

3+ years using Velocity and 787 production systems.

Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Successful completion of on-the-job or classroom training is required for this assignment.

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift up to 35 lbs.

Work may include exposure to elevated platforms, noise, and hazardous materials.

Requires use of PPE and passing visual acuity/color perception tests.

Frequent walking, standing, overhead reaching, climbing ladders/stairs, and balancing on uneven surfaces.

Occasional crawling, squatting, bending, and manipulation of small components.

Preferred Qualifications:

FAA Airframe & Powerplant license.

3+ years of FOD (Foreign Object Debris) risk awareness.

3+ years of experience on the 787 program.

2+ years of formal or informal team leadership.

Proficient in REDARS, PSDS, and BAC specifications.

Experienced in NCR and EPD processes (NC, RGEN, PU, SAT, SRR, etc.).

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

3+ years of flight line operations experience.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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