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).
