Aircraft Repair & Modification Technician

The Structures Company•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Repair & Modification Technician assembles, disassembles, modifies, and overhauls aerospace vehicle systems and components to correct failures or implement changes. The role configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment; troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems; and repairs faulty components. The technician performs validation and verification testing, documents procedures and results for contractual and regulatory compliance, and inspects components to confirm repairs meet flight-worthiness requirements. The role also oversees assembly, disassembly, overhaul, and training, and works under general direction. The position is located at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, and is a 12-month contract with potential for extension. Candidates must be able to obtain a security clearance and pass Ground Operations Personnel (GOP) and air-respirator medical physicals while maintaining the required qualification or certification.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR.
At least 3 years of experience reading, understanding, and interpreting basic engineering drawings and technical specifications.
At least 3 years of experience detecting hazardous working conditions and safety problems through regular checks of equipment and work areas.
At least 3 years of experience in repair, maintenance, and retrofit processes and practices.
Must be able to enter confined spaces through an opening measuring 10 by 18 inches.
Must pass Ground Operations Personnel (GOP) and air-respirator medical physicals and maintain qualification or certification.

Responsibilities

Assemble, disassemble, modify, or overhaul aerospace vehicle systems and components.
Configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
Troubleshoot complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems to isolate faults and repair faulty components.
Perform validation and verification testing of systems and components.
Document procedures, repairs, test results, applicable modifications, and inspection results to support contractual and regulatory compliance.
Inspect components and verify repairs meet flight-worthiness requirements.
Oversee assembly, disassembly, overhaul, and training.
Check equipment and work areas regularly to detect hazardous working conditions and safety problems.