Veterans Alliance staffs in support of Aviation and Aerospace career opportunities. We focus on providing employment options for our nation’s Veteran community. We are hiring an exciting opportunity for Structures Mechanics to join a dynamic team in Bridgeport, West Virginia! 

HIGHLIGHTS:

• $37/hour! 
• No A&P Required
• No Platform Specific Requirement
• UNLIMITED OVERTIME so you have the ability to write your own paycheck!
• Per diem included in your income (for those eligible)
• Contract and Contract to Hire
  • NOT A SHORT-TERM CONTRACT

Description:

The team is committed to serving the regional aviation market and becoming a platform for growth in the industry.16 note-2-tail maintenance lines where we perform Heavy Maintenance, C & D-Check operations on our fleet or regional aircraft. The 200,000 sq ft hanger is climate-controlled! Our company has the largest operating base of regional aircraft in the world!  If you are looking to grow roots and start a career with a company, this might be an excellent option for you! 

Job Duties:

• Comply with environmental health / safety policies / procedures, participate in 5-S activities and perform work in a safe and timely manner.

• Remove / install aircraft components as required

• Fabricate and or modify structural modifications on aircraft parts

• Perform minor structural repairs on composite components either attached or detached

• Assist in conducting hidden damage inspection of aircraft structures

• Assist with complex structural repairs either on or off aircraft

• Operate ground support equipment if required

• Assist with aircraft component repair

• Perform mechanical / electrical removals and installations as required

• Assist in wing removal as required

• Inspect confined areas of airframe

• Assist in designing, modifying and welding metal fixtures as required

• Assist in providing time estimates as required

Shifts:

• 1st shift:  Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday.  Start 6:30 AM.
• 1st shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday off.  Start 6:30 AM.
• 2nd shift: Work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Saturday off. Start 6:30 PM.
• 2^nd shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday off.  Start 6:30pm.

• Minimum of 1 year of structural sheet metal repair / modification experience or substantiated similar experience
• A&P license NOT REQUIRED

• A&P license OR “A” license OR Repairman certificate is preferred

• No specific platform required

• Able to interpret and work with mechanical engineering drawings

• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal & written) aircraft status

• Comfortable with shift work (12 hours shifts, overnights, weekends, holidays), including nonscheduled overtime

• Enjoy working on commercial aircraft, growing professionally and being part of a team passionate about CRJs.