C17 General Mechanic – Free Housing Support

JOB TITLE: C17 Structures Mechanic – Free Housing Support

LOCATION: San Antonio, TX

PAY RATE: $40.17/hour

We are a national staffing firm partnering with top-tier aerospace companies, and we are seeking first-class employees to join our clients’ teams!

Job Details:

• Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension)
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority as a Tier 1 supplier
• Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Support C-17 aircraft maintenance, repair, and modification.
• This role involves hands-on mechanical work, interpreting technical documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality aircraft servicing.
• Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures and components (flight controls, hydraulics, engines, pneumatics, fuel systems)
• Diagnose and restore equipment using airframe and powerplant systems
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and manuals
• Perform precision drilling, reaming, sealing, painting, and part installation
• Work in confined spaces, on vertical ladders, and lift up to 35 lbs
• Apply Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag Out safety procedures
• Support tooling operations and collaborate with General Mechanics, Avionics, and Electrical teams
• Ensure all work meets quality, cost, and schedule targets

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• 4+ years of relevant mechanical or aircraft maintenance experience
• Willingness to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
• Must pass training assessment

Desired Skills:

• Experience with C-17 aircraft
• Background in heavy aircraft maintenance
• Ability to operate forklifts and electric-powered elevating equipment

About Us:

The Structures Company is a leading aerospace staffing agency, providing top-tier talent to major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements in engineering, production, IT, maintenance, and support roles.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship required under ITAR regulations: A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Keywords: Aerospace, Aviation, Engineering, Maintenance, Aircraft Design

Take your aerospace career to new heights—apply today!

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