JOB TITLE: VC General Mechanic - Free Housing Support
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $35-40/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: 4/10 schedule must be willing to work various shifts/overtime as required.

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:

Perform maintenance, repair, and modifications on aircraft structures and systems, including hydraulics, flight controls, landing gear, fuel systems, and engines.

Conduct sealing, painting, shimming, and preservation of structures and systems per repair processes.

Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, and specifications to perform required tasks.

Use aircraft tools, fixtures, and precision instruments (torque wrenches, tensiometers, micrometers, etc.).

Perform component changeouts (servo pumps, filters, engine parts) and flight control rigging.

Access aircraft systems via computer to initiate parts requests and log discrepancies.

Ensure safety compliance, perform inspections, and diagnose/resolve malfunctions.

Support schedule requirements, including potential overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

4+ years of on-aircraft general and depot-level/heavy maintenance.

Experience with aircraft interior/exterior systems (hydraulics, engines, fuel, landing gear, etc.).

Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, and specifications.

Proficient with aircraft systems software and basic office applications.

Ability to meet physical requirements: climbing ladders, confined spaces, lifting up to 35 lbs., PPE use, and visual/color tests.

Must be able to obtain customer approval for aircraft access (dual citizenship may preclude access).

Preferred Qualifications:

FAA A&P License or Military Technical School equivalent.

Experience with engine runs and borescope inspections.

Forklift, crane, or powered lift equipment operation experience.

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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