JOB TITLE: F-16 Production Flightline APG Mechanic - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Greenville, SC
PAY RATE: $34-40/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)

Clearance: Active preferred; not required at start but must be in process or obtained.

Shifts: 1st Shift: Mon Thurs, 5:30 AM 4:00 PM; 2nd Shift: Mon Thurs, 3:00 PM 1:30 AM

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/assist with all launch, recovery, preflight, thru-flight, and basic post-flight inspections

Conduct ground handling, engine runs, operational checkouts, and aircraft servicing

Troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems and components

Ensure acceptability of electrical, hydraulic-pneumatic, propulsion, landing gear, flight control surfaces, periodic inspections, general airframe condition, aircraft furnishings, and crew escape systems

Remove panels and associated hardware as needed to access equipment requiring repair

Requirements:

Active clearance preferred; not required at start but must be in process or obtained.

Landing gear

Powerplants

Flight controls

Fueling/Defueling

Aircraft movement, launch, and recovery

Aircraft flightline experience preferred

Security clearance at minimum must be in process at time of start

Must be able to work assigned shifts after training

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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