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JOB TITLE: Aircraft Structures Fabrication Level B
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $45.00/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)

• Clearance: Ability to Obtain a Secret Security Clearance

• 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. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

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

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

• Performs sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes.

• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification or repair.

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

• Works with non-porous metals including aluminum, titanium, and stainless for structural modifications.

• Uses structures hand tools such as drills (45 and 90 degree), pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.

• Performs heavy structures work including locating, drilling, countersinking, and fastening structures such as doublers, stringers, webs, and seat tracks.

• Accesses aircraft data via computer systems and initiates on-line parts and discrepancy requests.

• Applies knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modification and repair techniques.

Requirements:

• Ability to Obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

• 4+ years of experience working with non-porous metals such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless.

• 4+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.

• 4+ years of experience using structures hand tools including drills (45 and 90 degree), pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.

• 4+ years of experience working heavy structures including locating, drilling, countersinking, and fastening structures (doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks).

• Ability to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.

• Ability to pass visual acuity and color perception tests.

• Ability to handle, use, and dispose of hazardous materials.

• Preferred: Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (B-52 or Depot Level).

• Preferred: Experience working with titanium aircraft structures.

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 leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (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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