Structures Mechanic

Job Title:

Structures Mechanic

Job Description

As a Structures Mechanic, you will be responsible for the proper fabrication and installation of metal goods in aircraft components and related products, including flaps, slats, intakes, leading edges, and more. You will work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to repair, modify, or install metal and composite structural components to meet engineering dispositions and government standards.

• Perform structural repairs and alterations in accordance with FARs, manufacturer’s technical publications, and FAA standards and regulations.
• Manufacture form and molding blocks.
• Fabricate sheet metal parts requiring flanges and contouring.
• Produce and fabricate tooling and parts to aid in the repair of components or aircraft parts for MRO and SRC.
• Lay out and form doublers, stringers, angles, channels, zee sections, and hat sections.
• Perform parts fabrication, layout, drilling, riveting, deburring, polishing, and installation of parts.
• Apply knowledge of close tolerances for interference fit fasteners.
• Replace bearings and bushings as required.
• Set up and operate heavy machine tools, including power brakes, drill press, and shears.
• Execute assigned tasks from a set of drawings, SRM, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Complete daily tasks with accuracy and completeness.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA and Company Procedures, advising management immediately of any unsafe or hazardous equipment or working conditions.
• Maintain a clean working area.
• Complete work within allocated target hours and on schedule.
• Occasionally perform fabrication and installation of Avionics STC systems, flight controls, and associated airframe systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of current EPA regulations and applicable F.A.R.s.
• Understand and comply with all employee work rules.

• Experience in sheet metal fabrication and aircraft structure work.
• Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Minimum of 3 years of structural repair experience or equivalent.
• F.A.A. “Airframe” license preferred.
• Candidates with prior military experience in the Air Force are a good fit.

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Additional courses in structural repair and alteration work in a recognized service or technical school.

Enjoy competitive benefits including excellent, affordable medical plans, 401K with 100% match up to 6%, 5% profit sharing, paid time off, and 9 paid holidays. Benefit from Falcon Training, tuition reimbursement, and the opportunity to earn a pilot license. Join a company that offers promotional opportunities and values your growth.

Work is performed in an aircraft hangar at a major service provider for Falcon aircraft located in Reno, Nevada. This is a first shift position, Monday through Friday.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reno, NV.

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Reno,NV.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 2026.

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