F-16 Aircraft Structures Mechanic

PGS Worldwide•Greenville, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

PGS Worldwide is seeking an F-16 Aircraft Structures Mechanic in Greenville, South Carolina, for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace and defense company. The position supports F-16 aircraft production, assembly, repair, and delivery by fabricating, installing, and repairing sheet-metal and structural assemblies using engineering drawings, precision measuring equipment, and aircraft-specific assembly techniques. The mechanic will fabricate, assemble, install, and repair F-16 structural components and subassemblies; interpret blueprints and technical documentation; perform precision drilling and reaming; install rivets and other structural fasteners; and use precision measurement tools to verify assembly requirements. The role also involves working directly on and within aircraft structures, following safety, maintenance, and production procedures, preventing foreign object damage, handling hazardous materials safely, and maintaining a clean work area. This is a full-time onsite position in Greenville, South Carolina. Candidates must be able to work any assigned shift. Initial training is on first shift. First shift is Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM; second shift is Monday–Thursday, 4:30 PM–3:00 AM; a possible weekend shift is Thursday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM. The role is a one-year contract-to-hire position and pays $32.00–$38.00 per hour.

Requirements

Experience performing aircraft structural assembly, fabrication, or repair work.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Experience laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing sheet-metal and structural assemblies.
Experience with precision drilling and reaming.
Experience riveting and installing aircraft fasteners.
Experience using precision measuring equipment.
Knowledge of aircraft structural assembly practices.
Ability to safely work on and around aircraft.
Ability to maintain a clean, FOD-free work environment.
Ability to properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials and chemicals in accordance with applicable procedures.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, and work in confined aircraft areas.
Ability to perform repetitive movements and overhead work.
Ability to frequently lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work any assigned shift, including first, second, or weekend shift based on production requirements.

Nice To Haves

6+ years of aircraft sheet-metal repair experience.
F-16 structural assembly or repair experience.
Experience supporting military aircraft production or depot-level maintenance.
Experience with close-tolerance drilling, structural fastener installation, and aircraft sheet-metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair structural components and subassemblies for F-16 aircraft.
Read and work from blueprints and other technical documentation.
Perform precision drilling and reaming operations.
Install rivets and other structural fasteners.
Use precision measurement tools to verify structural assembly requirements.
Perform sheet-metal and aircraft structural fabrication activities.
Support production build and repair activities on F-16 aircraft.
Work directly on and within aircraft structures as required.
Follow applicable safety, maintenance, and production procedures.
Maintain proper Foreign Object Damage prevention practices.
Safely use and dispose of hazardous materials and chemicals.
Maintain a clean and efficient work area.