General Mechanic DEFENSE

JOB TITLE: General Mechanic
LOCATION: San Antonio TX
PAY RATE: $40.00/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 (9 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.

• Shift: 1st Shift

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 flight controls installation removal and rigging.

• Performs landing gear servicing and aircraft servicing tasks.

• Performs component change outs including servo pumps filters and engine components.

• Reads and interprets engineering drawings technical orders process specifications and retrofit requirements for structural modification and repair.

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

• Diagnoses and corrects malfunctions occurring in assembly processes.

• Uses precision measuring instruments gauges and tools to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements.

• Ensures equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.

• Applies Hazardous Energy and Lock Out or Tag systems for safe working environment.

• Performs depot level maintenance on aircraft exterior and interior systems including hydraulic flight control monuments landing gears fuel systems and engines.

Requirements:

• Ability to Obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

• 9 years of experience in Depot Level or Heavy General maintenance.

• 9 years of experience working on aircraft exterior and interior systems including hydraulic flight control monuments landing gears fuel systems and engines.

• 9 years of experience working with schematics specifications assembly drawings and standard operating procedures.

• Willingness to work weekends and overtime.

• 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 and ability to read write and comprehend English.

• Ability to handle use and dispose of hazardous materials.

• Preferred: Aircraft Rigging Expertise and experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (Depot Level or Modifications).

• Preferred: Experience performing aircraft engine runs engine borescope inspections and ability to operate forklift mobile crane and 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 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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