C-17 Structures Mechanic

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An exciting opportunity awaits for an Associate Structures Mechanic to join a dedicated team in San Antonio, TX, working on Boeing Global Services' C-17 aircraft. This role involves performing critical structural modifications and repairs, ensuring the aircraft's safety and functionality.

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas.
• Locate blind holes necessary for the installation of new structural items to existing structures.
• Conduct sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving of structure according to standard repair processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements for structural modification and repair.
• Utilize tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot-level modification and repair of structural parts.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft mechanical components and replace parts as necessary.
• Modify and repair aircraft sheet metal/structural components and assess the functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• Operate aircraft-specific tools, such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears.
• Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate online parts and discrepancy requests.
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits required for assigned work.
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Ensure a safe working environment through Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag systems applications.
• Collaborate with other team members to meet cost and schedule targets.
• Pass an assessment at the end of the training cycle.
• Comply with SA Site Tool and FOD procedures.

• 4+ years of experience with non-porous metals such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel.
• 4+ years of experience with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.
• 4+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as drills, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.
• 4+ years of experience in heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking, and fastening to aircraft structures.
• Ability to work variable shifts, including scheduled and unscheduled overtime, weekends, and holidays.

• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance, specifically C-17 or Depot Level.
• Experience working with titanium aircraft structures.
• Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment.

Join a prestigious team and work on one of the largest DOD and Commercial Aircraft projects. Benefit from regular and predictable attendance requirements and a work environment that values contributions and expertise.

The position requires variable shifts based on business needs, including 1st and 2nd shifts. Training is a contingency for this assignment, with options for OJT or formal classroom training. The work environment is governed by the Service Contract Act, ensuring fair rates and benefits.

This is a Contract position based out of SAN ANTONIO, TX.

The pay range for this position is $43.03 - $43.03/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and…