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Aircraft Structures Mechanic - Military veterans preferred

2025-07-14
Strom Aviation (StromAviation.com)
Aviation

$56.18 /hr

  full-time   contract


Lake Charles
Louisiana
70601
United States

We are looking for an Aircraft Structures Mechanic to perform a variety of operations to assemble and make major assembly structures such as fuselage panels and bulkheads, and structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps, and stabilizers. Aligns parts on jigs using templates and fixtures. Performs such minor part-fitting operations as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming. Measures parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions. May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Performs a variety of operations to assemble and make major assembly structures such as fuselage panels and bulkheads, and structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps, and stabilizers
Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures
Performs minor part-fitting operations: filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming
Measures parts with precision tools such as, micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions
May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure
May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor
Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include: precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools
Performs modifications and adjustments as necessary.
Notifies lead personnel or supervision of any/all malfunctions, defects, and damages of equipment, material, and product.
Checks work for completeness and accuracy.
Performs Production Accountability duties associated with the processing, verification, quality auditing, and inspection of assemblies, parts, and tooling for which the individual has been delegated production accountability.
May be required to work in other fields incidental to, and in connection with completion of assignment.

Duration- 30-45 days (Could go longer if needed)

Qualifications-

Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent plus 10 years of industry-related experience.
Able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.
Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working overhead.

Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.
FAA-issued Airframe & Powerplant License.
FAA Repair Station Familiarity









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