JOB TITLE: Aircraft Structures Mechanic Housing Support
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $43.05/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 close-tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation on critical support structures and fracture-critical areas

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

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

Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements for structural modification/repair

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

Apply knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair and replacement

Perform aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair, assess functionality of non-complex electrical systems

Utilize aircraft-specific tools such as torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and shears, and test equipment

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

Maintain required certifications, licenses, and permits

Ascend/descend vertical ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads up to ~35 pounds

Ensure safe working environment using Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag systems

Assist team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electronics) to meet cost/schedule targets

Pass assessment at the end of the training cycle

Comply with SA Site Tool and FOD procedures

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required

4+ years working with non-porous metals (aluminum, titanium, stainless steel)

4+ years interpreting schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and SOPs

4+ years using structures hand tools (drills, pancake adapters, countersink cages, hole finders, rivet guns)

4+ years working with heavy structures (doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) on aircraft

Ability to work variable shifts, including scheduled/unscheduled overtime, weekends, and holidays

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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