Aircraft Mechanic II - VC Heavy Structures - FREE RELO SUPPORT!!! - The Structures Company

JOB TITLE:Aircraft Mechanic II - Heavy Structures - FREE RELO SUPPORT

LOCATION: San Antonio, TX

PAY RATE: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour. 

***MUST BE US PERSONS*** 

Very exciting opportunity to work with one of the world's largest aerospace companies! The contracts are regularly extended, and direct opportunities are often available. 

 Qualifying Questions: 

• Are you a US person, as noted in the Job description? 

• Do you meet the job’s educational and experience requirements?

• Can you either commute to the job location or relocate for the position?

Details: 

• $10k completion bonus at end of contract

• We pay FULL over time even if you have a split rate

• Additional $600 in per diem

• All in potential is well over $110k a year!

• 12-month contract with opportunities for extension

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna 

• Potential for bonuses 

• As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!

• 1,000’s of openings nationwide

Summary: 

• Maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.

• Maintains and repairs aircraft components, including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.

• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.

• Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturer's manuals.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft repair procedures and parts replacement, which requires a broad understanding of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft's unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and sheers. 

• Working knowledge of technical publications. 

• As required, the incumbent receives technical guidance from a supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft-relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. 

• Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas.

• Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure.

• Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure by standard repair processes.

• Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair.

• Ability to proficiently access and manipulate computer systems daily for work instructions, drawings, and training

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

• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturer's manuals.

• Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair, and the ability to determine the functionality of non-complex electrical systems.

• A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes, and sheers, etc., is required.

• You must access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate online parts and discrepancy requests.

• Responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications or maintenance efforts.

• Operate a forklift and mobile crane and ride electric-powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignments.

• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits as required for assigned work.

• Must be able to work various shifts or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements, including weekends and holidays. 

• Mission requirements or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Required Skills:

• High school or GED

• 4+ years of experience in those duties as previously described for satisfactory performance.

• Please clearly indicate your aircraft platform experience and years of experience with aircraft-heavy structures on your resume.

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

• The ability to obtain customer approval for aircraft access, for which Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude the ability to obtain access.

•  Knowledgeable in shop mathematics and practices

• Experience with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.

• Proficient in computer skills, including but not limited to aircraft-related systems and essential office software.

• This position will require the ability to obtain customer approval for access. 

• Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude the ability to obtain access.

•  A 3rd party background check relating to personal and business finances, residences, employment history, past drug use, prior military service, and criminal behavior will be conducted.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Very Important Person (VIP) aircraft or specialty interior installations within the last ten (10) years.

• FAA certification in Airframe and Power Plant license is preferred

• Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role

*ITAR Definition

Under § 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

The Structures Company is a leading national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. Our clients depend on us for comprehensive support across various domains, including engineering, IT, production, maintenance & repair, and support staff. Our specialized recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.  

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. 

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE) 

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft 

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