C17 Aircraft Structures Fabrication - Free Housing Support

JOB TITLE: C17 Aircraft Structures Fabrication - Free Housing Support
LOCATION: San Antonio TX
PAY RATE: $43.05/hour

We are a national staffing agency partnering with top-tier aerospace and defense companies and were seeking first-class employees to join our clients teams!

Job Details:

• Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension)

• Benefits: Medical dental and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential Priority as a Tier 1 supplier

• Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations

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

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

Summary:

• Perform close-tolerance drilling reaming removal and installation in critical support and fracture-critical areas

• Locate blind holes for installing new structural items on existing structures

• Apply sealing painting shimming and preservation of structure in accordance with standard repair processes

• Interpret engineering drawings technical orders process specifications and retrofit requirements to perform structural work

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

• Perform aircraft mechanical troubleshooting and component replacement

• Conduct aircraft sheet metal and structural repair/modification

• Operate and understand specialized tools: torque wrenches dial indicators micrometers cable tensiometers sheet metal brakes shears etc.

• Access aircraft data through computer systems; initiate online parts and discrepancy requests

• Maintain required certifications licenses and permits

• Ascend/descend ladders work in confined spaces and lift loads up to 35 lbs

• Ensure safe working conditions using Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag Out systems

• Support cross-functional team members to meet cost and schedule targets

• Adhere to SA site Tool Control and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) procedures

• Must pass an assessment at the end of training

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 4 years of experience with non-porous metals (aluminum titanium stainless steel)

• 4 years interpreting schematics specs assembly drawings and SOPs

• 4 years using structure hand tools (e.g. drills pancake adapters countersink cages hole finders rivet guns)

• 4 years of heavy aircraft structure work: drilling countersinking fastening parts (e.g. doublers stringers webs seat tracks)

• Willingness to work variable shifts including scheduled/unscheduled overtime weekends and holidays

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

Desired Skills:

• Experience with heavy maintenance on C-17 aircraft or depot-level work

• Experience working with titanium structures

• Ability to operate forklifts mobile cranes and riding-type powered elevating equipment

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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship is 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 defense

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