Per Diem Aviation Structures Mechanic

VC-25B Structures Mechanic$35-40/hour ($50-55/hour for per diem candidates), Full-TimeAerotek is now offering contract opportunities for aircraft structures mechanics and a major aerospace client in San Antonio, TX. Competitive pay, benefits and per diem package available. Join the team of talented Dream Builders and help us make a difference today.Job Description:

• This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components, applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation, and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints or manufactures manuals.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair, must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
• This job requires working knowledge of technical publications.
• Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience working as an aircraft structures mechanic
• Willing and able to work any shift (Must be able willing to work various shifts and / or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays; Mission requirements and / or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime)

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED and typically 3 or more years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently possess an FAA A P License or Military Technical School equivalent
• Computer skills experience including but not limited to: aircraft related systems and basic Microsoft Suite software (i.e. Word, Excel)
• Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work for one of the largest DOD and Commercial Aircraft Companies.
• Long-term contract with the opportunity for direct hire.
• Program is offering an assignment completion bonus of 10,000.00 (contingent upon completion/passing of training, PL1 access granted 12 months on the program).

About Aerotek:

We know that a companys success starts with its employees. We also know that an individuals success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aeroteks people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aeroteks 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.