JOB TITLE: FAA Component Repair
LOCATION: Trumbull, CT
PAY RATE: $23.50/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)

Shift: 1st Shift

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:

Work independently with minimal supervision.

Use precision measuring tools (feeler gauges, dial indicators, micrometers, calipers).

Repair detail components by filing, stoning, lapping, and polishing.

Operate power and hand tools for drilling, sanding, and riveting.

Document evaluation results clearly and communicate repair requirements for in-house and outsourced work.

Adhere to all EH&S requirements, FAA/EASA regulations, and company policies.

Follow procedures in component maintenance manuals, service bulletins, ORIs, OREIs, drawings, and check sheets.

Use torque wrenches competently and understand SAC torque specification SS9300.

Apply chemical treatments to repaired surfaces per approved data.

Interpret paperwork to ensure proper part identification, operational sequence, and accurate recordkeeping.

Perform drilling, reaming, tapping, stud changes, helicoil installation, and bushing/liner installation via shrink fitting or arbor press.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Automotive trade school preferred

FAA Airframe license preferred, but not required

Strong mechanical aptitude

Ability to read and interpret technical documentation

Knowledge of component repair processes and tooling

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

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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