JOB TITLE: Entry-Level Aircraft Structures Assembler – Free Housing Support
LOCATION: North Charleston, SC
PAY RATE: $26-32/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
- Clearance: Contingent on successful completion of all screening requirements
- Shifts: Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift (based on business need)
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:
- Performs routine structural and mechanical assembly on aircraft systems and components using manual operations and power tools.
- Requires regular, predictable attendance and adherence to safety standards.
- Use tools including high/low-speed drills, nut runners, Quackenbush, etc.
- Set up and validate jigs and fixtures
- Perform close-tolerance drilling, fastener installation/removal, and precision measuring
- Work with CFRP, aluminum, and titanium for structural assembly (drilling, sanding, trimming, shimming)
- Non-managerial, non-leadership role
Requirements:
- Aircraft experience required
- High School diploma/GED and 1+ year of related experience or equivalent (e.g., vocational/technical training)
- 6+ months experience in aircraft reading/interpreting blueprints, specs, and work instructions in English
- 6+ months using hand/power/pneumatic tools in manufacturing or mechanical roles
- 6+ months experience with aircraft structural part fabrication and assembly processes (not automotive assembly).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and basic computer applications
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and perform physical tasks including standing, kneeling, climbing, bending, twisting, and working with hazardous chemicals
- Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
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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