C-17 Aircraft Structures Fabrication

JOB TITLE: C-17 Aircraft Structures Fabrication
LOCATION: San Antonio TX
PAY RATE: $43.05/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)

• Interviews: On site

• 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. 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 on critical support structures and fracture-critical areas.

• Locate blind holes for installation of new structural items to existing structures.

• Conduct sealing painting shimming and preservation of structures per standard repair processes.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings technical orders process specifications and retrofit requirements for structural modifications/repairs.

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

• Apply knowledge of mechanical component troubleshooting sheet metal/structural modification and basic non-complex electrical systems.

• Operate aircraft-specific tools including torque wrenches dial indicators micrometers cable tensiometers sheet metal brakes and shears.

• Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate parts/discrepancy requests.

• Maintain required certifications licenses and permits.

• Ascend/descend vertical ladders work in confined spaces and lift approximately 35 lbs.

• Ensure workplace safety using Hazardous Energy and Lockout/Tagout systems.

• Collaborate with General Mechanics Avionics and Electronics teams to meet cost and schedule targets.

• Complete assessment at the end of the training cycle.

• Comply with SA Site Tool and FOD procedures.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.

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

• 4 years working with schematics specifications assembly drawings and SOPs.

• 4 years using structure hand tools: drills (45 and 90 ) pancake adapters countersink cages hole finders rivet guns.

• 4 years working with heavy structures: locating drilling countersinking and fastening aircraft components (doublers stringers webs seat tracks etc.).

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

• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (C-17 or depot-level).

• Experience working with titanium aircraft structures.

• Ability to operate forklifts mobile cranes and riding-type electric 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:

Must be a 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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