Aircraft Structures Mechanic

PGS Worldwide is seeking an Aircraft Structures Mechanic in Lake Charles LA for a 6-month onsite contract role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company.

The Aircraft Structures Mechanic will support aircraft maintenance structural repair modification inspection and troubleshooting on a U.S. Navy aircraft maintenance program. This is a Service Contract Act position requiring strong aircraft structures experience sheet metal repair knowledge technical data interpretation and the ability to support complex aircraft maintenance and modification work.

Required Skills

High school diploma or GED.
10 years of relevant aircraft maintenance or structures experience.
U.S. citizenship required.
Experience maintaining repairing and modifying aircraft structures structural components and engines.
Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modification and repair.
Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals service bulletins technical data engineering data blueprints schematics assembly drawings wiring diagrams process specifications and written instructions.
Experience using aircraft tools and test equipment including torque wrenches dial indicators micrometers cable tensiometers sheet metal brakes and shears.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair aircraft mechanical components.
Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
Ability to use hand tools such as crimpers strippers wire cutters and heat shrink guns.
Ability to work in approved environments during specified work hours.
Ability to wear a respirator or other safety gear.
Ability to work around physical conditions including heights and closed spaces.

Preferred Skills

A&P License.
E-6B/707 experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance.

What Youll Do

Maintain repair inspect and modify aircraft structures components and systems.
Support aircraft sheet metal and structural modification work.
Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical components and determine repair or replacement methods.
Perform preflight thru-flight post-flight periodic phase and other scheduled inspections.
Maintain and repair flight controls engines hydraulics pneumatics fuel systems and mechanical components.
Adjust repair or replace electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories as needed.
Assemble modify and install wire bundles conductors and electrical components.
Make entries in aircraft logs and records.
Provide technical guidance to lower-level technicians during maintenance and modification work.

Work Schedule / Shift

Candidates must be able to work any of the following shifts:
Thursday-Sunday 6:00 AM - 4:42 PM with potential overtime.
Thursday-Sunday 4:00 PM - 2:42 AM with potential overtime.
Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:42 PM with potential overtime.
Monday-Thursday 4:00 PM - 2:42 AM with potential overtime.

Pay

$42.04per hour

Job ID: 1619/1620

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.