Job Title: Heavy Structures Mechanic

Location: San Antonio, TX
Attendance: Regular and predictable attendance required

Shift Expectations:

• Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Schedule may change frequently to support mission requirements.

Selected Candidates Will Have:

• 4+ years of on-aircraft heavy structures experience (please clearly indicate aircraft platform experience and years on resume).
• Demonstrated experience with close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation on critical support structures (doublers, triplers, seat tracks, planks, stringers, etc.).
• Ability to obtain customer approval for aircraft access (dual citizenship or prior foreign citizenship may preclude access).

Position Overview:

This mechanic will maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty. Responsibilities include:

• Repairing aircraft components such as flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Applying technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to troubleshoot and restore equipment functionality.
• Interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints and manufacturer manuals.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation on fracture-critical areas.
• Locate blind holes for installation of new structural items.
• Perform sealing, painting, shimming, and preservation of structure per standard repair processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, and retrofit requirements.
• Access and manipulate computer systems for work instructions, drawings, and training.
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot-level modification and repair.
• Provide technical guidance to lower-level technicians.
• Operate forklifts, mobile cranes, and electric-powered elevating equipment.
• Maintain certifications, licenses, and permits as required.

Physical & Work Conditions:

• Ascend/descend ladders, work in confined spaces, lift up to 35 lbs (two-person lift for >50 lbs).
• Frequent standing, walking, overhead reaching, and balancing on uneven surfaces.
• Occasional crawling, squatting, bending, and operating foot controls.
• Exposure to noise and metals; PPE required.
• Must pass visual acuity and color perception tests.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials and maintain required certifications.

Basic Qualifications (Required):

• 4+ years of experience in heavy structures work as described above.
• Experience with non-porous metals (aluminum, titanium, stainless steel).
• Skilled in using structural hand tools (drills, countersink cages, rivet guns, hole finders, etc.).
• Ability to interpret schematics, specifications, and assembly drawings.
• Knowledge of shop mathematics and practices.
• Proficient computer skills (aircraft systems and basic office software).
• Ability to obtain customer approval for access (background check required).
• This position will require the ability to obtain customer approval for access. Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude ability to obtain access. A 3rd party background check relating to personal and business finances, residences, employment history, past drug use, prior military service, and criminal behavior will be conducted.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Preferred Qualifications:

• FAA Airframe and/or Power Plant certification.
• Experience with VIP or specialty aircraft interiors within the last 10 years.
• Depot-level/heavy structures maintenance experience.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

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