Job Description
JOB TITLE: Aircraft Mechanic II - Free Housing Support
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $47-50/hour
MUST BE US PERSONS
We are a national staffing firm partnering with top-tier aerospace companies, and we are seeking first-class employees to join our clients’ teams!
Job Details:
- Contract Length: 12 months (opportunity for extension)
- Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna
- Perks: Bonus potential and priority as a Tier 1 supplier
- Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide
Summary:
- Perform structural repairs and modifications on aircraft, including flight controls, hydraulics, and fuel systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical orders, and manufacturer manuals for repair work.
- Utilize specialized tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, and sheet metal brakes.
- Maintain technical certifications and follow strict safety protocols.
- Work various shifts, including weekends and overtime, as needed.
- This is a non-managerial, non-leadership role.
Required Skills:
- 4+ years of heavy aircraft structures experience (clearly list aircraft platform experience on resume).
- Expertise in close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation of critical structures (e.g., doublers, triplers, seat tracks, stringers).
- Ability to obtain customer approval for aircraft access (Dual citizenship may affect eligibility).
- Must be able to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift up to 35 lbs.
- Exposure to noise and elevated platforms, requiring PPE use.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with VIP or specialty aircraft interiors.
- Depot-level/heavy structures maintenance experience.
- FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant certification (preferred).
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national staffing firm 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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we provide professionals with opportunities to excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship required under ITAR regulations: A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Contract work, Shift work,