JOB TITLE: (P) Aircraft Heavy Structures - Free Housing Support
LOCATION: North Charleston, SC
PAY RATE: $38/hour
We are a national staffing agency partnering with top-tier aerospace and defense companies, and we’re 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:
- We are seeking a highly skilled Structures Technician with extensive hands-on experience in structural assembly, modification, and repair for aircraft.
- This is a non-managerial role supporting complex production operations in an MRO or AOG environment.
- Perform complex production assembly on structural parts, mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and aircraft systems using manual and automated tools.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical components.
- Conduct structural modifications and determine the functionality of basic electrical systems.
- Operate specialized aircraft tools (torque wrenches, cable tensiometers, micrometers, etc.).
- Execute advanced structures work (pull holes, match/back drilling, riveting, wire/tube installations).
- Interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, and process specifications.
- Maintain required certifications, licenses, and permits for assigned work.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED with typically 10+ years of relevant experience, or a combination of vocational/associate education and hands-on work experience
- 10+ years of heavy structural experience on aircraft
- 5+ years in an MRO/Repair Station/AOG/Travel MODS environment
- 5+ years of experience removing and restoring aircraft assemblies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong communication skills, work ethic, and urgency in completing tasks
- Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
Desired Skills:
- 10+ years of aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing experience
- 2+ years of composites experience
- 2+ years of Velocity and Radar systems experience
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:
U.S. Citizenship is 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, defense
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