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Aircraft Structural Maintenance Jobs in Virginia

Boeing

F-22 Structures Mechanic

Langley, VA

$29 - $38.25/hr

Maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty. * Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by ...

Boeing

F-22 Structures Mechanic

Langley, VA

$29 - $38.25/hr

Maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty. * Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by ...

Pae

Aircraft Mechanic I, Armament

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$37.57/hr

Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required. * Minimum three (3) years of actual and recent organizational-level F/A-18 A-G aircraft maintenance experience. Internal ...

Amentum

Aircraft Mechanic I, Armament

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$27.25 - $35.75/hr

Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required. * Minimum three (3) years of actual and recent organizational-level F/A-18 A-G aircraft maintenance experience. Internal ...

ENTWISTLE COMPANY

Painter B

Danville, VA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

HT - Hull Maintenance Technician · Air Force AFSC: 2A7X3 - Aircraft Structural Maintenance · Marine Corps MOS: 1316 - Metal Worker

Entwistle Company

Painter B

Danville, VA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

HT - Hull Maintenance Technician • Air Force AFSC: 2A7X3 - Aircraft Structural Maintenance • Marine Corps MOS: 1316 - Metal Worker Salary Description 20.00-23.00

Electra

Senior Airframe Design Engineer

Manassas, VA

$130K - $160K/yr

... maintainability, and safety requirements * Develop and define structural requirements, material ... Master's degree preferred * 8+ years of experience in aircraft structural or airframe design ...

Aurora Flight Sciences

Structures Engineer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$92K - $164K/yr

... Maintain good communication with peers and leads when onsite or remote. -Support test preparation ... aircraft structural challenges by applying various learned aerospace industry standard classical ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for aircraft structural maintenance in Virginia is $93,985.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,300.00 and $99,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Aircraft Structural Maintenance job involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining the structural integrity of aircraft. Technicians in this field work with metal, composite materials, and fasteners to fix damage caused by wear, weather, or accidents. They use specialized tools and techniques like welding, riveting, and corrosion control to ensure aircraft remain safe and airworthy. This role is critical for upholding aviation safety standards and preventing structural failures.

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A typical day in Aircraft Structural Maintenance involves inspecting aircraft for structural damage, performing repairs or replacements of metal, composite, and bonded aircraft parts, and documenting all maintenance actions in compliance with aviation regulations. You may work both independently and as part of a maintenance team, often coordinating with engineers, inspectors, and other technicians to ensure all components meet safety and quality standards. The environment can vary from hangars and workshops to airfields, and you may be required to work different shifts depending on operational needs. This role is dynamic and requires adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, making it integral to the ongoing airworthiness of the fleet.

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F-22 Structures Mechanic

Boeing

Langley, VA

$29 - $38.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

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F-22 Structures Mechanic

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an F-22 Structures Mechanic to assist our F-22 team at Langley Air Force Base (AFB), Virginia.

In this role you will be responsible for performing maintenance repair and upgrades on F-22 systems and structures.You will utilize aircraft technical orders, publications, blueprints, and drawings to perform a variety of maintenance actions on aircraft systems and sub systems including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and engines.

Position Responsibilities:

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

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

  • Fabricates and modifies aerospace products according to specifications.

  • Working knowledge of technical publications

  • Proper use and understanding of PPE to include eyes, ears, foot, and head.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years aircraft maintenance experience/aircraft structural repair

  • 3+ years of experience with aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair

  • 3+ years of experience in precision drilling

  • Must be willing to work variable shifts

  • 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience repairing, and servicing military fighter aircraft F-15, F-16, F-18, A-10, F-22, F-35

  • 1+ year(s) 5th generation aircraft maintenance experience

  • Experience maintaining and troubleshooting aircraft avionics systems

  • Experience drilling, cutting, and fabricating aircraft structural components

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

  • Experience with metal tubing and fittings to include swaging applications

Conflictof Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company'sConflictof Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: 68,000 - 92,000

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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