JOB TITLE: F/A-18 Tool Coordinator - DEFENSE
LOCATION: NAS New Orleans Belle Chasse, LA
PAY RATE: $28-34/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:

Assess maintenance requirements and validate customer requests for non-production materials, tools, and shop supplies.

Coordinate with support organizations to resolve maintenance issues and mitigate impacts to budget or schedules.

Investigate changes in maintenance needs and recommend solutions for process and emergent requirements.

Analyze and oversee procurement of maintenance tools, products, and services.

Review inventory usage and manage stock effectively using inventory management systems.

Fulfill requirements for non-production materials, portable tools, perishable tools, and shop supplies.

Analyze products for compliance using industry specs, engineering definitions, and maintenance procedures.

Facilitate procurement of commodities required by maintenance operations.

Review on-hand inventory, coordinate redistribution, and support removal of obsolete stock.

Prepare reports to support organizational and contractual needs.

Work under limited supervision.

Perform start- and end-of-shift inventory checks; manage tool/toolbox checkout and return.

Track calibrated equipment (e.g., test equipment, torque wrenches, lifting devices) and coordinate repairs/calibration.

Track all activity using a computer-based management system.

Assist aircraft mechanics with tool selection and distribution.

Requirements:

AA degree and typically 3+ years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Tool maintenance and distribution

Experience or familiarity with electronic tracking systems

Inventory/stock management

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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