JOB TITLE: C17 Structures Mechanic Free Housing Support
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $40.17/hour
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 (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:
Support C-17 aircraft maintenance, repair, and modification.
This role involves hands-on mechanical work, interpreting technical documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality aircraft servicing.
Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures and components (flight controls, hydraulics, engines, pneumatics, fuel systems)
Diagnose and restore equipment using airframe and powerplant systems
Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and manuals
Perform precision drilling, reaming, sealing, painting, and part installation
Work in confined spaces, on vertical ladders, and lift up to 35 lbs
Apply Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag Out safety procedures
Support tooling operations and collaborate with General Mechanics, Avionics, and Electrical teams
Ensure all work meets quality, cost, and schedule targets
Requirements:
High School diploma or GED
4+ years of relevant mechanical or aircraft maintenance experience
Willingness to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays
Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
Must pass training assessment
Desired Skills:
Experience with C-17 aircraft
Background in heavy aircraft maintenance
Ability to operate forklifts and electric-powered elevating equipment
About Us:
The Structures Company is a leading aerospace staffing agency, providing top-tier talent to major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements in engineering, production, IT, maintenance, and support roles.
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
Take your aerospace career to new heights-apply today!
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The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEMs and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)
