About the role
STS Technical Services is hiring Aircraft Structures Technicians in Fort Worth, Texas, to perform structural repairs, fabricate aircraft parts and complete installations in accordance with approved technical data. This position is designed for technicians with hands-on aircraft structures experience who can read blueprints, follow Structural Repair Manual requirements and engineering dispositions, fabricate parts and complete structural repairs to established standards and tolerances. Position Overview The Aircraft Structures Technician performs structural repairs and fabrication work on aircraft and components. This role follows FAA-approved repair and modification procedures, OEM technical data, aircraft drawings and work package instructions. Technicians will install and repair structural components, complete required documentation and work with Quality Assurance to support inspection and recertification requirements. Responsibilities Perform aircraft structural repairs and part fabrication Complete repairs in accordance with aircraft Structural Repair Manuals and engineering dispositions Follow approved repair and modification procedures Use FAA-approved internal procedures, OEM technical data and work package instructions Position and align subassemblies in jigs and fixtures Use measuring instruments, blueprint lines and index points to verify proper alignment Inspect completed work and identify required rework before sign-off Ensure repaired components meet specified standards and tolerances Perform serviceability tests using equipment specified in applicable technical manuals Complete required work package documentation and sign-offs Submit completed and in-progress work to Quality Assurance for inspection and recertification of airworthiness Install bolts, screws, rivets and other fasteners used to assemble and support components Cut, trim and file parts in preparation for installation Verify fitting tolerances Drill aircraft structures and subassemblies Install brackets, hinges, clips and related structural components Inspect installed units, parts and equipment for fit, performance and compliance Install structural assemblies according to blueprints an…
