Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking experienced structures mechanics to support the VC-25B Program in San Antonio, TX. This role involves maintaining, repairing, and modifying aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting and repair procedures, as well as the ability to work with various aircraft unique tools and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• 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 in accordance with standard repair processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modifications and repairs.
• 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.
• Apply professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturers manuals.
• Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate online parts and discrepancy requests.
• Provide guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignments.
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits as required for assigned work.
• Work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.
• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests.
• Read, write, and comprehend the English language.
• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material.
• Obtain and maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities.

• 4+ years of on-aircraft heavy structures experience.
• Experience in close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft repair procedures and replacement of parts.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Proficiency in using aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and sheers.
• Working knowledge of technical publications.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, and process specifications.
• Proficiency in computer skills including aircraft-related systems and basic office software.

• Experience with Very Important Person (VIP) aircraft or specialty aircraft interiors installations within the last ten years.
• FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant license is preferred.

Opportunity to work for one of the largest DOD and Commercial Aircraft Companies. The program offers an assignment completion bonus and daily per diem for eligible candidates.

Work Environment

This position requires working variable shifts based on business needs, including 1st and 2nd shifts, weekends, and holidays. The work involves exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms, and using personal protective gear. The role also requires the ability to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of SAN ANTONIO, TX.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.