Aircraft Structural Mechanic II with Security Clearance

Job Title: Aircraft Structural Mechanic II Location: San Antonio, TX 78226 Duration: 9 months assignment with possible extension. Shift Schedule: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm (candidates should be available to work variable shifts based on business need, 1st and 2nd) Pay Rate: $40.17/hour ($35.24/hour 4.93 Health & Welfare benefits) Position Responsibilities: • Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas • Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure • Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes • Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair • Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts • Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components • Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems • Knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. • Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests • Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work • Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds • Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous • Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications • Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electronics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met • This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. • The position requires the ability to pass an assessment at the end of training cycle • The position requires compliance to SA Site Tool and FOD procedure Required Skills: • 4 years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless • 4 years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures • 4 years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, • hole finders, and rivet guns • 4 years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (i.e doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft • Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload

Location: San Antonio, Texas, US

Posted Date: 8/21/2025