Job Title: Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Location with zip code: 375 Airlift Dr San Antonio TX 78226
Duration: 09+ months (Contract to hire)
Payrate :
: $43.05/hr (37.96/hr + 5.09H&W).
Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (candidates should be available to work variable shifts based on business need, 1st and 2nd)
Role & Responsibilities:
- Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas.
- Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure.
- Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
- Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
- Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components.
- Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
- Knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.
- Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests.
- Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.
- Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
- Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous.
- Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications.
- Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electronics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met.
- The position requires the ability to pass an assessment at the end of training cycle.
- The position requires compliance to SA Site Tool and FOD procedure.
Basic qualifications (required skills/experience):
- 4+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless
- 4+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
- 4+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages,
- hole finders, and rivet guns
- 4+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (i.e.. doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft
- Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload
Preferred qualifications (desired skills/experience):
- Experience with Very Important Person (VIP) aircraft or specialty aircraft interiors installations within the last ten (10) years.
- Experience with Depot Level/Heavy Structures maintenance.
- Experience working on or around Executive Fleet Platform.
- FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant license is preferred.
Education / Experience:
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22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
$43.05/hr (37.96/hr + 5.09H&W)
Sep 09, 2025