JOB TITLE: Aircraft Structures Mechanic (Defense) Housing Support + $600 Daily Per Diem
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $45-50/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)

Security Clearance: Secret (must be obtained post-start)

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:

Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures and structural components of moderate to complex difficulty

Apply technical knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems to troubleshoot malfunctions and restore equipment functionality

Interpret technical documentation such as blueprints, schematics, and manufacturer manuals to solve structural and mechanical problems

Provide guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians on aircraft modifications and maintenance tasks

Prioritize workload to meet schedules on assigned projects

Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation on critical support structures, including fracture-critical areas

Locate blind holes for installation of new structural items on existing aircraft structures

Seal, paint, shim, and preserve structures according to standard repair processes

Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements for structural modifications/repairs

Access and use computer systems for work instructions, drawings, and training

Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot-level modification and repair of structural parts

Apply technical expertise to solve complex structural problems

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components and non-complex electrical systems

Operate unique aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears

Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate parts/discrepancy requests

Operate forklifts, mobile cranes, and riding-type electric elevating equipment as required

Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits for assigned work

Work various shifts, including alternate schedules, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required

Requirements:

Security Clearance: Secret (must be obtained post-start)

High School Diploma or GED

4+ years of on-aircraft heavy structures experience

Experience with close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation on doublers, triplers, seat tracks, planks, stringers, and other heavy structures

Experience working with non-porous metals such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel

Experience reading and interpreting schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures

Proficiency with structures hand tools including drills (45 and 90 ), pancake adapters, countersink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns

Knowledge of shop mathematics and practices

Proficient in computer systems for aircraft work and basic office software

Regular and predictable attendance is required

Ability to obtain customer approval for access; certain citizenship statuses may limit eligibility

Subject to 3rd party background check (employment, residence, finances, criminal history, prior military service, drug use)

Ascend/descend vertical ladders and work in confined spaces

Lift up to approximately 35 lbs; occasional 2-person lift for items >50 lbs

Frequent reaching overhead, walking, standing, balancing, climbing, squatting, bending, stooping, crawling, and operating foot controls

Occasional contact with metals and exposure to noise

Use personal protective equipment for eyes, ears, hands, and face as required

Pass visual acuity and color perception tests

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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