JOB TITLE: F-18 Maintenance Technicians
LOCATION: Jacksonville, FL
PAY RATE: $26-35/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)

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 structural repairs, overhauls, and modifications on F/A-18 EF flight controls and assemblies.

Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, engineering drawings, and maintenance manuals.

Identify, install, and remove fasteners (rivets, blind rivets, screws, hi-locks, bolts, lock bolts) without damaging structures.

Apply cleaning, corrosion control, polishing, and surface treatments.

Conduct precision drilling and measuring on metallic and composite structures using tools such as micrometers, calipers, grip gauges, feeler gauges, and bore gauges.

Fabricate, trim, drill/ream, and assemble components; use assembly jigs and repair equipment to meet blueprint specifications.

Complete accurate maintenance documentation, logbooks, and work packages.

Review and apply Airworthiness Directives, Technical Directives, and Service Bulletins.

Communicate technical issues and discrepancies to leads and management.

Maintain first-time quality, efficiency, and safety compliance.

Perform tool inventories and keep a clean, organized workspace.

Use computers for reporting and documentation; participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Be flexible to support on-time aircraft delivery and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED, plus 1+ year of related experience or equivalent education and experience.

3+ years of experience as an Aircraft Mechanic (commercial, defense, or trade apprenticeship considered).

3+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

Ability to drill and measure close tolerances within .003 (preferred .001 ).

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Aerospace or defense aircraft maintenance experience.

Proven ability to perform independent work (experienced-level) or work with minimal supervision (associate-level).

Strong safety awareness and commitment to quality.

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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