Aircraft Structural Repairer - Paid Training

DC Army National Guard; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly drill paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time duty

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits available

VA home loans

Bonuses, if applicable

Job summary

DC Army National Guard in Las Cruces, NM seeks an Aircraft Structural Repairer to inspect, service, and repair aircraft structural components to ensure readiness for training, rescue, humanitarian, security, or combat missions.

You will learn metal forming, fiberglass fabrication, window repair, and finishing techniques, with paid training and a regular drill paycheck. The role includes benefits and potential for civilian career pathways.

Qualifications

• Must enlist in the Army National Guard.
• Must be 17–35 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass a physical exam and meet legal/moral standards; citizenship requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Repair/replace aircraft structural components per drawings and manuals.
• Fabricate structural parts using metal forming and fiberglass materials.
• Repair transparent windows and enclosures on aircraft.
• Balance aircraft controls and apply primers/paints to surfaces.
• Maintain storage facilities for flammable/hazardous materials.

Skills

Math aptitude

Hand tools

Shop mechanics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Metal forming tools

Job description

DC Army National Guard in Las Cruces, NM seeks an Aircraft Structural Repairer to inspect, service, and repair aircraft structural components to ensure readiness for training, rescue, humanitarian, security, or combat missions.

You will learn metal forming, fiberglass fabrication, window repair, and finishing techniques, with paid training and a regular drill paycheck. The role includes benefits and potential for civilian career pathways.