STRUCTURES MECHANIC
Date: Jun 25, 2025
Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78216
Company: STENA
Why San Antonio Aerospace?
We are one of the world’s leading aviation maintenance and engineering specialists. We perform maintenance services and modifications for many major airlines and airfreight carriers. We offer competitive wages, license premiums, a full range of benefits including 401(k), medical/dental/vision, an Onsite Wellness Center and much, much more!
We want you to join the San Antonio Aerospace Family so you can be a team member of the largest MRO in North America. We are a growing aviation maintenance company looking for both experienced and new talent from multiple trades and industries. We are excited about what San Antonio Aerospace has to offer you as an employee and think that you will enjoy your newfound home!
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for structural maintenance and repair on commercial aircraft types.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrate how to use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
- Ability to use manuals such as AMM, SRM, and IPC on how to perform work
- Ability to look up HazMat information and locate appropriate risk level and required PPE for use
- Ability to measure damage using applicable tools (machinist scale, dial calipers, depth gauge, micrometer)
- Ability to record length, width, and original thickness
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Working knowledge or ability to acquire skills in the following:
- Experience reading and interpreting Boeing and Airbus drawings.
- Reading and understanding aircraft technical documentation, task cards.
- EWIS Protection- Cover and protect wiring and components.
- Ability to repair:
- Wing planks
- Skins
- Door corners
- Wing spars
- Horizontal & Wing leading-edge
- Seat Tracks
- Floor beams
- Frames
- Drilling holes in aircraft structure attaching brackets, hinges, braces, and clips
- Locating, drilling, and installing panels
- Corrosion removal techniques
- Allowable damage evaluation
- Use of torque wrenches and calibrated measuring tools
- Knowledge of ATA chapters
- Working in confined spaces and working at height.
- Additional functions as outlined by OJT sheet
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
SUPERVISION: Under the general direction of a supervisor. Normally performs duties after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. The assignment is usually reviewed upon completion.
INTERPERSONAL RELATION: A moderate level of interpersonal skills is required to maintain an effective relationship with co-workers and supervision.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: Requires easy mobility around various sections of aircraft and the dexterity to remove and replace parts in a timely manner. Requires mental skills and quickness with the ability to cope with stress and intense effort or exertion usually caused by long working hours. Must have the capacity to gain knowledge by hearing for one’s own safety due to the dangers involved. The working environment requires standing 90% of the workday on hard surfaces. Must be able to lift 50lbs. and report to work regularly.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED required.
PREFFERED: 24 months commercial A/C maintenance experience.
A&P license or specialized training.
It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.
ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.
Nearest Major Market: San Antonio