Aircraft Structures Mechanic - Housing Support

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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