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Structures Mechanic - Contract (Pay Preview Inside)

by VP Aviation Technical Services

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Date Posted

September 28, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

Negotiable

Cost of Living

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Locations

Tampa, Florida

Application Deadline

October 28, 2026

Description

VP Aviation is hiring Structures Mechanics for contract opportunities performing heavy maintenance on a variety of commercial aircraft in an MRO. Pay is $1,280.00 per week at 40 hours not including overtime. For exact pay rates, please apply and a VP Aviation recruiter will contact you directly.

Structures Mechanics who have previously worked at MROs in Lake City, Florida; Jacksonville, Florida; and Greensboro, NC are easily approved!

Why VP Aviation?

VP Aviation was founded to provide quality aircraft maintenance services to MROs, Airlines and Repair Stations nationwide. Our maintenance teams consist of AOG, Projects and Hourly employees. We are a fast-growing company where safety and integrity are our key values.

Overview:

  • This is a contract position.

  • Structures Mechanics will fabricate, repair, replace and rebuild aircraft structures.

  • You will need to repair parts with special tools in accordance with policies and procedures, requirements and specifications established by the company, applicable government agencies and aircraft manufacturers as contained in approved Maintenance Manuals.

Requirements:

  • 2 or more years aircraft maintenance experience.

  • Must have thorough knowledge of all forms and documents required to support heavy maintenance service.

  • Must be able to read and interpret technical manuals, instructions, blueprints and drawings.

  • Must be efficient in the use of tools, gauges, instruments, etc. necessary to perform the job.

  • Must follow verbal and written instructions.

  • Performs all work assigned in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.

  • Records work performed and assumes responsibility for that work.

  • Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

  • Must have working knowledge and ability to fabricate, repair, replace and rebuild aircraft structures, repair parts and special tools

  • Must have own tools and transportation.

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