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Come make an impact in the Public Sector! Join our team to do meaningful work and support high-impact government missions.
GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. Government Training Solutions | GP Strategies, a wholly owned subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation, focuses on helping every public sector team unlock its full potential through people performance solutions.
Our work directly supports mission critical government agencies, including:
Air Force
Army
Department of Defense (DoD)
Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
Department of Homeland Security
NASA
National Highway Institute (NHI) | Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
State & Local Governments
Our Mission is meaningful and powerful: to deliver innovative people performance through off the shelf and custom learning, mission specialists, and technology solutions, building deep partnerships with customers to help them achieve measurable mission and company performance improvements.
GP Strategies Corporation, the corporate parent of GP Strategies Government Solutions, is a global leader in talent transformation, dedicated to empowering organizations to unlock their full potential. We help businesses enhance workforce performance and achieve strategic goals through innovative, technology-enabled learning solutions. For over 50 years, with a proven track record of supporting over 6,000 global organizations worldwide, we combine human expertise with AI-driven insights to deliver customized strategies that upskill talent, drive technology adoption, and optimize critical processes.
GP Strategies Government Solutions has an immediate need for an Aircraft Structures Instructor to support a large aerospace client in Ridley Park, PA. We are seeking candidates who are able to conduct training covering a broad range of structures subject matter including, but not limited to: Heavy Structures, Drill and Fill, Fastener Install and Removal, Bond and Ground and Sealing. This is a full-time, regular position.
Job Summary:
- Conducts and performs training or solutions using the appropriate medium and method (classroom, computer-based training [CBT], distance learning, simulations, on-the-job [OJT], coaching, job-aids) to satisfy business needs and requirements.
- Assesses and tests the competence of employees in performing tasks requiring certification or qualification to comply with government and organizational standards and specifications.
- Expert in navigating technical documents related to manufacturing / repair documents and/or blueprints (detail, assembly or installation drawings).
- Confers with management/client to understand work situation.
- Delivers training sessions covering specified areas of technical specialty.
- Evaluates training programs and reports on trainee progress.
- Maintains training programs and materials.
- Prepare training areas to be teach ready
Qualifications:
- Education, training and prior aerospace experience in structures including but not limited to Heavy Structures, Drill and Fill, Fastener Install and Removal, Bond and Ground and Sealing preferred
- Presentation skills or training/teaching background/experience
- Ability to travel 10-15% if needed
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
General physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on location of assignment.
Assignment Location – Ridley Park, PA
- Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
- Fingering (typing), communicating, repetitive motions.
- Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
- Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and holidays, and a 401(k) plan with company matching.
At GP Strategies Government Solutions culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.
GP Strategies Government Solutions is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.
Come make an impact in the Public Sector! Join our team to do meaningful work and support high-impact government missions.
GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. Government Training Solutions | GP Strategies, a wholly owned subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation, focuses on helping every public sector team unlock its full potential through people performance solutions.
Our work directly supports mission critical government agencies, including:
Air Force
Army
Department of Defense (DoD)
Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
Department of Homeland Security
NASA
National Highway Institute (NHI) | Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
State & Local Governments
Our Mission is meaningful and powerful: to deliver innovative people performance through off the shelf and custom learning, mission specialists, and technology solutions, building deep partnerships with customers to help them achieve measurable mission and company performance improvements.
GP Strategies Corporation, the corporate parent of GP Strategies Government Solutions, is a global leader in talent transformation, dedicated to empowering organizations to unlock their full potential. We help businesses enhance workforce performance and achieve strategic goals through innovative, technology-enabled learning solutions. For over 50 years, with a proven track record of supporting over 6,000 global organizations worldwide, we combine human expertise with AI-driven insights to deliver customized strategies that upskill talent, drive technology adoption, and optimize critical processes.
GP Strategies Government Solutions has an immediate need for an Aircraft Structures Instructor to support a large aerospace client in Ridley Park, PA. We are seeking candidates who are able to conduct training covering a broad range of structures subject matter including, but not limited to: Heavy Structures, Drill and Fill, Fastener Install and Removal, Bond and Ground and Sealing. This is a full-time, regular position.
Job Summary:
- Conducts and performs training or solutions using the appropriate medium and method (classroom, computer-based training [CBT], distance learning, simulations, on-the-job [OJT], coaching, job-aids) to satisfy business needs and requirements.
- Assesses and tests the competence of employees in performing tasks requiring certification or qualification to comply with government and organizational standards and specifications.
- Expert in navigating technical documents related to manufacturing / repair documents and/or blueprints (detail, assembly or installation drawings).
- Confers with management/client to understand work situation.
- Delivers training sessions covering specified areas of technical specialty.
- Evaluates training programs and reports on trainee progress.
- Maintains training programs and materials.
- Prepare training areas to be teach ready
Qualifications:
- Education, training and prior aerospace experience in structures including but not limited to Heavy Structures, Drill and Fill, Fastener Install and Removal, Bond and Ground and Sealing preferred
- Presentation skills or training/teaching background/experience
- Ability to travel 10-15% if needed
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
General physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on location of assignment.
Assignment Location – Ridley Park, PA
- Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
- Fingering (typing), communicating, repetitive motions.
- Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
- Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and holidays, and a 401(k) plan with company matching.
At GP Strategies Government Solutions culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.
GP Strategies Government Solutions is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research
- Aerospace & Defense
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in structures mechanic jobs.
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate or equivalent structural repair authorization
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and structural repair manuals
- Proficiency with hand tools, pneumatic riveters, and precision measuring instruments
- Minimum two years of sheet metal or composite airframe repair experience
- Familiarity with Boeing, Airbus, or military aircraft structural repair documentation
- Ability to meet physical requirements including confined-space work and extended time on lifts
Tips for Your Structures Mechanic Job Search
Tailor your resume to airframe specs
List the specific aircraft platforms you've worked on, such as commercial narrowbody, widebody, or military rotorcraft. Hiring managers scan for platform experience first, so naming the exact airframe models you've repaired or modified puts you ahead of generic applicants.
Certify your NDT and inspection credentials
Many structures mechanic postings require Nondestructive Testing certification at Level I or II. If yours have lapsed or are pending, note your completion timeline in your resume header so recruiters don't screen you out before reading further.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists structures mechanic openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight composite and sheet metal depth
Job postings often split between composite-focused and sheet metal-focused scopes. Match your resume's skills section to the material emphasis in each posting you apply to, using the same terminology the employer uses rather than a one-size-fits-all list.
Prepare a practical skills walkthrough for interviews
Structures mechanic interviews frequently include a hands-on or scenario-based component covering rivet installation, skin repair, or blueprint reading. Walk through a real repair sequence you've completed, naming the tolerances, tools, and inspection steps you followed.
Negotiate shift differentials and overtime terms
Many structures roles operate on rotating shifts or heavy overtime schedules tied to production contracts. Clarify the expected schedule and whether differential pay applies before accepting an offer, so you can compare total compensation accurately across positions.
Structures Mechanic Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most structures mechanics?
The companies hiring the most structures mechanics right now include Northrop Grumman, Advanced Innovative Solutions, and Tyonek Native Corporation, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and Utah, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Aerospace manufacturers, MRO providers, and defense contractors consistently account for the bulk of active postings.
How many structures mechanic jobs are remote?
About 0% of structures mechanic openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role is by nature. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote flexibility are quality documentation, structural engineering liaison work, and technical writing for repair manuals, rather than direct production or repair roles.
How do you become a structures mechanic?
Start by completing an FAA-approved Aviation Maintenance Technician program at a trade school or community college, which covers airframe and powerplant fundamentals. Pass the FAA written, oral, and practical exams to earn your A&P certificate. Build hands-on experience through an entry-level position, apprenticeship, or military aviation service, then pursue platform-specific training on the aircraft types you want to work on.
Can you get hired as a structures mechanic with little experience?
Yes, entry-level structures mechanic roles exist, particularly at MRO facilities and regional carriers willing to train candidates who hold an A&P certificate. Military structural maintenance experience translates well and is actively sought by defense contractors. Completing a focused sheet metal or composite repair course alongside your certificate strengthens your application significantly when you have limited civilian hours logged.
What does the structures mechanic interview process look like?
Most structures mechanic interviews include an initial phone screen focused on your airframe experience and certifications, followed by an in-person or on-site interview with the maintenance supervisor. Many employers add a hands-on skills assessment covering rivet installation, structural layout reading, or damage identification. Some defense-oriented roles also require a background investigation before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to structures mechanic jobs?
You can find and apply to structures mechanic jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, certifications, and preferred location, then apply directly to each position that fits. No separate signup is needed to apply.
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