Secret-Cleared Aircraft Structures Mechanic

AllianceIT Inc; Iuka (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AllianceIT Inc. in Mississippi is seeking an Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3 for our facility in Iuka. The role requires 4+ years of structures/composites experience within aerospace or related manufacturing settings and a Secret clearance.

You will read blueprints, fabricate structural assemblies, align parts on jigs, and perform precision drilling and riveting with calibrated tools. The position demands physical work, the ability to access confined spaces, and daily use of shop controls.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 4 years of structures/composites experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.
• Must perform moderate strenuous physical work including bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working overhead or at heights.
• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain respirator clearance.
• Must pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance and Special Program Access; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must successfully complete ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance within a reasonable time period.
• The ability to utilize a computer for basic functions and on‑the‑job software training.
• Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints.
• Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools.
• Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.
• Performing part-fitting operations: filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming.
• Measures parts with precision tools such as micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
• May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedure.
• Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems.
• Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Schematics reading

Calipers

Power hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Calibrated tools

Power tools

Job description

AllianceIT Inc. in Mississippi is seeking an Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3 for our facility in Iuka. The role requires 4+ years of structures/composites experience within aerospace or related manufacturing settings and a Secret clearance.

You will read blueprints, fabricate structural assemblies, align parts on jigs, and perform precision drilling and riveting with calibrated tools. The position demands physical work, the ability to access confined spaces, and daily use of shop controls.