PGS Worldwide is seeking an F-16 Aircraft Structures Mechanic in Greenville, South Carolina for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This position will support the production, assembly, repair, and delivery of F-16 aircraft by fabricating, installing, and repairing sheet-metal and structural assemblies using engineering drawings, precision measuring equipment, and aircraft-specific assembly techniques.
Required Skills
- Experience performing aircraft structural assembly, fabrication, or repair work.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Experience laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing sheet-metal and structural assemblies.
- Experience with precision drilling and reaming.
- Experience riveting and installing aircraft fasteners.
- Experience using precision measuring equipment.
- Knowledge of aircraft structural assembly practices.
- Ability to safely work on and around aircraft.
- Ability to maintain a clean, FOD-free work environment.
- Ability to properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials and chemicals in accordance with applicable procedures.
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, and work in confined aircraft areas.
- Ability to perform repetitive movements and overhead work.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work first, second, or weekend shift based on production requirements.
Preferred Skills
- 6+ years of aircraft sheet-metal repair experience.
- F-16 structural assembly or repair experience.
- Experience supporting military aircraft production or depot-level maintenance.
- Experience with close-tolerance drilling, structural fastener installation, and aircraft sheet-metal fabrication.
What You’ll Do
- Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair structural components and subassemblies for F-16 aircraft.
- Read and work from blueprints and other technical documentation.
- Perform precision drilling and reaming operations.
- Install rivets and other structural fasteners.
- Use precision measurement tools to verify structural assembly requirements.
- Perform sheet-metal and aircraft structural fabrication activities.
- Support production build and repair activities on F-16 aircraft.
- Work directly on and within aircraft structures as required.
- Follow applicable safety, maintenance, and production procedures.
- Maintain proper Foreign Object Damage prevention practices.
- Safely use and dispose of hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Maintain a clean and efficient work area.
Work Schedule / Shift
- Full-time onsite in Greenville, South Carolina.
- Candidates must be able to work any assigned shift.
- Initial training will be conducted on first shift.
- First shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM.
- Second shift: Monday–Thursday, 4:30 PM–3:00 AM.
- Possible weekend shift: Thursday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Pay
Job ID: 22821
Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.