Aircraft Structures Mechanic

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Structures Mechanic in St. Augustine, FL for a one year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This role assembles and modifies major aircraft structures and structural subassemblies (including fuselage panels, bulkheads, rudders, flaps, and stabilizers) using jigs, templates, and fixtures. You will perform structural fitting and sheet metal operations, interpret engineering documentation, verify dimensions with precision measuring tools, and support quality and safety requirements in a manufacturing environment.

Required Skills

• Sheet metal experience

• Ability to understand and interpret blueprints

• Ability to comprehend engineering requirements and apply them in structural assembly/repair work

• Ability to assemble, install, and modify structural parts (ribs, spars, skins, bulkheads, fuselages) using drilling, riveting, and alignment tools

• Ability to align parts on jigs using templates and fixtures

• Ability to perform fitting and fabrication tasks such as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming

• Ability to use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers) to verify dimensions

• Ability to work with materials including aluminum and composites

• Ability to independently perform complex structural repairs and modifications (as stated)

• Ability to work in confined, elevated, or awkward spaces and handle hazardous materials

• Ability to maintain quality standards and comply with safety procedures including PPE and shop controls

• Ability to mentor lower-level technicians (as stated)

• Ability to work any shift as needed

Preferred Skills

• Extensive experience with composites, structural repair, and precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers)

• Ability to work as a lead technician guiding lower-level employees and working independently

• Ability to perform strenuous work including lifting 25–50 lbs, working in confined spaces, and working at heights

What You’ll Do

• Assemble and build major aircraft structures and structural subassemblies using jigs, templates, and fixtures

• Perform structural fitting operations including drilling, reaming, riveting, trimming, and deburring

• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, schematics, and technical orders to fabricate and modify assemblies

• Verify part dimensions and fit using calipers and micrometers

• Modify incomplete or complete assemblies to incorporate design/structure changes as required

• Maintain compliance with safety procedures, PPE requirements, and manufacturing shop controls

• Provide guidance to lower-level technicians and support troubleshooting of complex issues as needed

• Support quality verification activities in accordance with applicable control procedures

Work Schedule / Shift

• 1st shift: 6:00 AM–4:30 PM

• 2nd shift: 4:30 PM–3:00 AM

• Ability to work any shift as needed

Job

“Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can.

We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level."