JOB TITLE: Aircraft Structures Skin Repair
LOCATION: Wichita, KS
PAY RATE: $55-56/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 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) 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:

Assemble, install, seal, rig, inspect, and complete precision structural and system components

Read and interpret drawings, charts, sketches, work instructions, specifications, and electronic documentation

Perform functional testing and verify fit, form, and function of assemblies and components

Use shop mathematics, precision measuring instruments, and test equipment to complete work assignments

Utilize tooling to assemble components into subassemblies and end items

Verify completed work meets engineering, process, and quality specifications, and identify discrepancies as required

Ensure tooling and equipment certifications are maintained per procedures

Perform routine minor machine maintenance, including filter replacement, lubrication/coolant maintenance, and basic preventative maintenance activities

Move materials/products within the manufacturing area using assigned shop equipment and complete required production transactions

Perform work within established production schedules and support manufacturing flow

Assist in training and mentoring assembly personnel across classification levels

Cross-train in inspection and become SIA qualified

Requirements:

10 11+ years of aerospace structures or aircraft assembly experience (10 years considered)

Strong experience with structural assembly, installation, sealing, inspection, and functional testing

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation

Experience operating conventional and/or CNC fastening equipment

Strong knowledge of precision measurement tools and shop math

Setup and operate conventional and/or CNC fastening equipment with less than simultaneous 3-axis movement

Experience with specialties including:

Assembly / Installation of Structures

Sealer

Sub-Assembly

Doors Assembly/Installation

Integral Fuel Cell Sealing

Precision Bench Assembly

Pressure and Vacuum Testing

Must be a U.S. Person (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 leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (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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