Technician III

The Structures Company; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Job summary

The Structures Company in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a Technician III+ level with FAA Repairman Certification to diagnose and repair aerospace units. You will use DVMs and oscilloscopes to test and troubleshoot down to component level, ensuring IPC-compliant soldering and wiring harness work.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, performing wire splicing and crimping, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and CMM requirements. This is a contract role with potential extension.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years of related experience.
• Experience levels per Tech I–IV (0–2, 2+, 5+, 8+ years).
• FAA Repairman Certification required for Tech III and above.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs units down to SRU and component levels.
• Repairs aviation units in compliance with FAA rules and CMM.
• Solders connectors, wiring, and switches per IPC standards.

Skills

DVM testing

Oscilloscopes

Soldering

IPC standards

Schematics reading

FAA regulations

ARINC connectors

Wire splicing and crimping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Digital Volt Meters (DVM)

Oscilloscopes

Frequency generators

Crimping tools

Job description

JOB TITLE: Technician IIILOCATION: Grand Prairie, TXPAY RATE: $33.00/hourWe are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.Job Details:Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)Industry: Aerospace / Defense / AviationBenefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplierOpenings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.Qualifying Questions:Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?Summary:Diagnoses and repairs units down to SRU and component levels using oscilloscopes, frequency generators, and circuit analysis.Performs repairs on aviation units in compliance with FAA regulations and CMM requirements.Disassembles, cleans, visually inspects, and reassembles parts ensuring tolerances meet specifications.Solders connectors, wiring, and switches within IPC standards and performs wire splicing and crimping.Troubleshoots and tests electrical/electronic components including switches, fuses, wiring harnesses, ARINC connectors, diodes, and LEDs.Uses Digital Volt Meters (DVM) to measure voltage, current, resistance, and perform diode testing.Operates oscilloscopes to analyze signals including frequency, peak-to-peak voltage, RMS voltage, noise, and distortion.Reads and interprets schematics and unit block diagrams to isolate faults from LRU to component level.Tests and evaluates capacitors, diodes, transistors, and other components using DVM and troubleshooting tools.Performs soldering on through-hole and surface mount components with high quality and reliability.Requirements:Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).High school diploma or GED with three years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).Experience levels vary: Tech I: 0-2 years, Tech II: 2+ years, Tech III: 5+ years, Tech IV: 8+ years.FAA Repairman Certification required for Technician III and above.Proficiency in using Digital Volt Meters (DVM) for voltage, current, resistance, and diode testing.Working knowledge of oscilloscopes including setup and signal testing for electronic circuits.Skilled in soldering connectors, wiring, and switches within IPC standards.Experience with wire splicing, sleeving, and crimping tools for wiring harnesses and connector assemblies.Ability to read and interpret schematics and unit block diagrams to trace issues from LRU to component level.Knowledge of FAA regulations and understanding of CMM requirements.About Us:The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.Eligibility Requirements:Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defenseTake your career to new heights—apply today!#jobad