LAUNCH Defense is Hiring for a Structures Mechanic Level 1, 2 and Level 3. The Aircraft Structural Mechanic is responsible for assessing aircraft damage and draft repair procedures to aircraft structural and composite components.The selected candidate must be able to utilize advanced metalworking pr
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Job Description:
LAUNCH Defense is Hiring for a Structures Mechanic Level 1, 2 and Level 3. The Aircraft Structural Mechanic is responsible for assessing aircraft damage and draft repair procedures to aircraft structural and composite components.

The selected candidate must be able to utilize advanced metalworking practices and depot level techniques to form, cut, bend, and fasten new / repair components to damaged structures. Must be highly proficient in close tolerance drilling/reaming for installation of high-strength fasteners. Expert in the use powered / non-powered metalworking tooling and equipment.

Required Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 1+ years of depot level structural maintenance experience (5+ for Level 3)
  • Previous Air Force Specialty Code 2A773 highly desirable.
  • Multi aspect aviation qualifications / certifications / disciplines and ability to train these skills a must.
  • Experience supporting DoD contracts.
  • Strong knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within depot level maintenance.
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airplane and/or Powerplant certification a plus
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.



Job Pay Details

Sample Gross Weekly Compensation
$1500
Sample Gross Compensation Calculation**

Hourly Rate: $17.50
Days Worked Away-from-Home Overnight: 4
Hours Worked Per Day/Week: 10/40

Taxable Wages
($17.50 x 40 Hours)
$700
Nontaxable Per Diem
(Expense Reimbursement: $200 x 4 Eligible Days)
$800

Gross Compensation: $1,500
** This sample is provided as an illustrative example only - all hourly wage rates and per diem expense reimbursement rates are subject to change.

Potential Daily Per Diem
$200

Daily Per Diem Expense Reimbursement: Currently up to $200 per eligible day worked away-from-home overnight, not to exceed $800 per week*

*In accord with IRS regulations, additional eligibility conditions apply. For more information, please contact hrlaunchtws.com


Hourly Rate Range
$15 - $20

Based on experience.

Call 888.888.7195 to learn more about eligibility for travel expense reimbursement, bonuses, and fixed rate incentive opportunities.
Company Details
LAUNCH Defense
814 Commerce Drive
Suite 250
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 USA
www.launchtws.com/defense/
15 Open Jobs Available
LAUNCH DEFENSE is committed to standing up programs for our integrator partners within military aviation maintenance and modification scopes of work.

We deliver highly specialized Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO), CLS Services (Contractor...
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Location
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Type
Contractor
Company Details
LAUNCH Defense
814 Commerce Drive
Suite 250
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 USA
www.launchtws.com/defense/
15 Open Jobs Available
LAUNCH DEFENSE is committed to standing up programs for our integrator partners within military aviation maintenance and modification scopes of work.

We deliver highly specialized Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO), CLS Services (Contractor...

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