Now Hiring: Experienced Structures Mechanic — Help Build the Future of Aerospace

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aerospace industry to recruit a highly skilled Structures Mechanic. This is your opportunity to contribute to mission-critical aircraft programs, including component operations and the KC 46 team, while working with advanced materials, precision tools, and industry defining technology.

Role Summary

As a Structures Mechanic, you will perform complex structural repairs, modifications, and installations that directly support aircraft safety and reliability. Your craftsmanship and technical expertise will help ensure high quality maintenance and structural integrity across vital aerospace platforms.

Position Details

• Job Title: Structures Mechanic

• Job Type: Full Time; Consultant (12 month assignment)

• Location: Jacksonville, FL

• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

• Pay Rate:starting at  $37.08 per hour

What You’ll Do (Day to Day Responsibilities)

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, installation, and removal of components on critical support and fracture critical structures.

• Locate and prepare blind holes for new structural installations.

• Execute sealing, painting, shimming, and preservation tasks per standard repair processes.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, specifications, and retrofit requirements.

• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level structural modifications and repairs.

• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft mechanical components; replace as needed.

• Perform sheet metal and structural modifications, repairs, and associated processes.

• Assess functionality of basic aircraft electrical systems.

• Utilize aircraft tools, including torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, and sheet metal tools.

• Access aircraft data via computer systems; initiate online parts orders and discrepancy requests.

• Maintain necessary certifications, permits, and licenses for assigned work.

• Safely ascend/descend vertical ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift approximately 35 pounds.

• Ensure a safe work environment using Hazardous Energy and Lockout/Tagout protocols.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with non porous metals (aluminum, titanium, stainless steel).

• 3+ years interpreting schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and SOPs.

• 3+ years using structures hand tools (drills, countersink cages, rivet guns, pancake adapters, hole finders, etc.).

• 3+ years working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking, and fastening major structural components (doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.).

• Ability to support variable shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

• High school diploma/GED and 4+ years of related experience, or equivalent (vocational school, associate degree + experience, etc.).

• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Live aircraft experience.

• Depot level or heavy structures maintenance or component repair experience.

• Ability to operate forklifts, mobile cranes, and electric elevating equipment.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled technicians with world class aerospace programs that shape the future of aviation. When you join our team, you gain:

• A chance to work alongside top aerospace professionals and cutting edge programs.

• A stable weekday schedule with competitive hourly pay.

• Opportunities to strengthen your technical skillset and gain exposure to advanced aircraft systems.

• A supportive culture built on safety, precision, and excellence.

• A pathway to grow your aerospace career through high impact assignments.

Your expertise will directly contribute to aircraft readiness, reliability, and mission success.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you’re a detail driven Structures Mechanic who thrives in a hands on, high precision environment, we invite you to apply today. Join us in supporting industry leading aerospace programs and make your impact where it matters.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

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