Aircraft Structures Mechanic - Housing Support, $600 Per Diem - DEFENSE

JOB TITLE: Aircraft Structures Mechanic – Housing Support, $600 Per Diem – DEFENSE
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)

• Clearance: Secret (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: 

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation on critical and fracture-critical structures

• Install new structural items, locate blind holes, and perform sealing, painting, shimming, and preservation per standard repair processes

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

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

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

• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft components including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical systems

• Lead or mentor less senior technicians; provide guidance and technical expertise for complex tasks

• Operate forklifts, mobile cranes, and riding-type electric powered elevating equipment

• Maintain certifications, licenses, and permits required for assigned work

• Work various shifts, including weekends and holidays; may require scheduled and unscheduled overtime

• Work 100% onsite with potential travel up to 25%

Requirements:

• Secret clearance (post-start)

• 4+ years of on-aircraft heavy structures experience; include aircraft platform and years of experience on resume

• Experience with close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation of critical support structures including doublers, triplers, seat tracks, planks, stringers, etc.

• Ability to obtain customer approval for aircraft access (dual or prior foreign citizenship may limit eligibility)

• Experience with non-porous metals (aluminum, titanium, stainless)

• Proficiency in reading schematics, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures

• Experience with hand tools for structures (drills, countersinks, rivet guns, hole finders, adapters)

• Knowledge of shop mathematics and practices

• Proficient computer skills including aircraft systems and basic office software

• Ability to obtain customer access approval; will undergo 3rd party background check

• Ascend/descend ladders, work in confined spaces, lift up to 35 lbs (2-person lift for >50 lbs)

• Frequent overhead reaching, walking, standing, and balancing on ladders or uneven surfaces

• Occasional climbing, squatting, crawling, bending, stooping, sitting, lying down, and operating foot controls

• Frequent exposure to noise and occasional contact with metals

• Use personal protective equipment as required

• 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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