Aircraft Service Center Technician

STS Technical Services is hiring Aircraft Service Center Technicians in Greensboro, North Carolina, to support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations at an established FAR 145 Repair Station. This role is ideal for certified A&P Technicians with corporate or general aviation experience who are ready to deliver high-quality service in a dynamic, safety-driven setting.

Hiring Note: All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections, maintenance, and repairs of airframe and powerplant systems and components in accordance with approved methods and practices
  • Conduct functional and operational checks and troubleshoot affected aircraft systems
  • Document all maintenance activity per Regulatory and Repair Station/Quality Manual procedures
  • Ensure proper handling, preservation, and storage of parts and components under maintenance
  • Verify that all parts installed meet airworthiness and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following company safety policies and procedures
  • Deliver clear and detailed shift turnovers when work is incomplete

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification required (must be earned through an FAA Part 147 school)
  • Prior experience working in a FAR Part 145 Repair Station maintaining general aviation or corporate aircraft
  • Strong understanding of 14 CFR Part 43 required; familiarity with Parts 91, 135, and 145 preferred

Skills and Abilities

  • Proficient in interpreting work orders, blueprints, diagrams, and technical manuals
  • Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and inspection requirements
  • Experience using maintenance tracking software such as Quantum, Corridor, or SAP
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks in fast-paced or high-pressure situations
  • Willingness to work extended hours or travel with little notice as needed

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, reach, or stretch for extended periods
  • Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted; heavier items with provided equipment
  • Work in variable environments including noise, heat, cold, dust, and aircraft odors
  • Use of PPE and compliance with all FAA, OSHA, EPA, and company safety regulations
  • Must be able to read, hear, speak, and see without restriction as required for job duties

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial sectors. Our recruitment teams help talented individuals find exciting career opportunities all over the United States. With more than 35 years of experience, STS Technical Services is dedicated to matching great people with great companies.

If you’d like to speak with a Recruiting Professional directly, call 1-800-359-4787.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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Machinist Technician

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STS Technical Services is hiring Machinist Technicians in Greensboro, North Carolina. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to produce precision parts for cutting-edge projects in the aerospace industry. If you are a skilled technician with a passion for machining, programming, and innovation, we encourage you to apply.

Position Overview

As an R&D Machinist Technician, you will play a key role in producing precision parts by designing manufacturing workflows, creating NC programs, and operating advanced CNC and manual equipment. This position requires technical expertise and a commitment to quality in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop process flows for precision-machined parts.
  • Create NC programs for multi-axis turning centers, 3- and 5-axis CNC machining centers, and waterjet tables.
  • Select and request optimal cutting tools for precision machining.
  • Design and fabricate workholding fixtures for machining operations.
  • Set up and operate mills, lathes, and supporting equipment to fabricate parts.
  • Inspect parts using precision metrology equipment and prepare quality reports.
  • Edit programs and adjust speeds and feeds to optimize production.
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues.
  • Perform equipment maintenance and preventive measures to ensure proper operation.
  • Continuously improve workflows by providing ideas for process enhancements.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Formal Journeyman, Apprentice training, or machining schooling preferred.
  • At least three years of machining experience, with aerospace experience preferred.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in fixture/tool design for prototype and low-quantity detail parts.
  • Experience with manual and CNC multi-axis lathes and 3-5 axis mills (Hurco).
  • Familiarity with CAD/CAM software (GibbsCAM preferred).
  • Knowledge of model-based machining in a CATIA environment is a plus.
  • Experience with 3D printers, waterjet machines, and related software (e.g., GrabCAD, OMAX) preferred.
  • FAA certification processes and AS9100 compliance knowledge is a plus.

Abilities:

  • Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and instructions.
  • Work independently in a fast-paced R&D environment.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
  • Effective problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, squat, walk, bend, and climb ladders for extended periods.
  • Lift or move items up to 10 lbs. without assistance and up to 50 lbs. with provided technology.
  • Adhere to all safety regulations and wear appropriate PPE.
  • Work safely in a professional environment with potential exposure to noise, dust, heat, or cold.

Why Join STS Technical Services?

STS Technical Services provides talented individuals with exciting career opportunities in the aerospace, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. When you join our team, you become part of a company that values your skills and expertise while offering excellent benefits and growth opportunities.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with the world’s leading companies to fill critical positions. With a focus on delivering exceptional talent, we provide innovative solutions to meet our clients’ needs while supporting the career aspirations of our team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Take your machining career to the next level by joining STS Technical Services. Apply now to become a Machinist Technician in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Tools Design Engineer

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STS Technical Services is hiring a Tools Design Engineer in Greensboro, North Carolina. This role is responsible for designing and developing production tooling to support aircraft manufacturing, ensuring each solution meets stringent engineering and manufacturing standards. The position offers an opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver tooling solutions that are safe, efficient, and optimized for performance.

Position Summary

The Tools Design Engineer will review tooling requests, develop 3D models and 2D drawings, and lead tooling design reviews to ensure compliance with engineering and manufacturing requirements. This role requires experience in aircraft tooling design, proficiency in CATIA, and a strong knowledge of GD&T principles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review tooling requests, engineering models, and drawings to create new or modified tooling designs
  • Develop innovative tooling concepts to support new engineering developments
  • Produce 3D models and 2D drawings to design production tooling in line with program requirements
  • Create tooling usage guidelines to ensure functionality and compliance
  • Conduct peer reviews and design checks to validate tooling accuracy and functionality
  • Coordinate internal and external design reviews across engineering and manufacturing teams
  • Recommend improvements to tooling design processes, procedures, and philosophies

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in a technical field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in aircraft tooling design (automotive tooling design may be considered)
  • Proficiency in CATIA V5 required
  • Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T; ASME GDTP certification preferred
  • Machining, fabrication, and/or CNC programming experience a plus
  • Teamcenter PLM experience a plus

Skills & Abilities

  • Strong understanding of aircraft manufacturing processes
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functional design reviews
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
  • Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work in environments with equipment operational noise, dust, or fuel odors
  • Ability to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, move, reach, or stretch for extended periods
  • Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Adherence to all safety standards and regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, state, and federal)

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries. Our recruitment teams connect talented professionals with exciting opportunities across the United States.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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Senior Stress Engineer

Aircraft Stress Engineer Jobs in Savannah, Georgia

STS Technical Services is hiring Senior Stress Engineers in Greensboro, North Carolina to join the aerospace industry’s most dedicated engineering teams. If you have deep expertise in the analysis, certification, and testing of composite and metallic primary aircraft structures, this is your opportunity to contribute to world-class programs while advancing your own career.

Position Overview:

As a Senior Stress Engineer, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert in structural analysis, working closely with FAA DERs and internal engineering teams to validate the airworthiness of advanced airframe components. This role requires a balance of classical hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and it offers a chance to make real impact in the development and certification of primary aircraft structures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for stress analysis of composite primary structures (experience with metallic structures is highly desirable)
  • Conduct detailed stress analysis using both classical hand calculation methods (Bruhn, Peery, Roark, ESDU) and FEA tools
  • Prepare and author certification stress reports; collaborate with FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs)
  • Support and interpret structural testing activities
  • Clearly communicate and justify analysis methods, assumptions, and results to both internal teams and external stakeholders

Education, Experience & Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering required; master’s degree preferred
  • FAA DER certification (14 CFR Part 23/25) is a significant plus but not required

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Expertise in Finite Element Analysis tools such as NASTRAN and FEMAP
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with 3D solid modeling using CATIA V5—ability to manipulate and extract data from models
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Visual Basic (VB), or MATLAB is a strong plus

Physical Requirements:

  • Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise, heat, cold, dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors
  • May be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions
  • Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.)
  • Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties
  • Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions
  • Effectively communicate in Business English
  • Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance
  • Pull, push, carry, lift, or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. or more during the work shift, with the use of Company-provided “reach assistance technology”

Benefits:

STS Technical Services offers direct access to great jobs, exceptional recruiters, and top-flight clients. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to matching quality talent with great career opportunities.

About STS Technical Services:

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that’s partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries. Our professional recruitment teams put talented individuals to work at client locations all over the United States.

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Flight Test Telemetry Technician

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Company: STS Technical Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Travel Requirement: Approximately 50%

STS Technical Services is hiring a Flight Test Telemetry Technician in Greensboro, North Carolina. This role is critical in maintaining a reliable telemetry link between flight test aircraft and the ground station. You’ll support real-time flight operations, data capture, and post-flight processing—all while working directly with flight test engineers and technical teams.

Job Summary

The Flight Test Telemetry Technician is responsible for managing and maintaining telemetry systems used in aircraft flight testing. This includes supporting test flights, troubleshooting system components, and ensuring data quality and system reliability across a range of environments and conditions.

Job Duties

  • Plan and document aircraft flight test telemetry frequencies and licenses
  • Provide real-time support during flight tests from telemetry control room and van
  • Review, process, and store flight test data after each flight
  • Support pre-flight and post-flight briefings
  • Assist data flight test engineers with data reduction
  • Set up and manage IADS screens to support aircraft and telemetry room operations
  • Maintain and troubleshoot telemetry equipment, including ground stations and tower connections
  • Travel to support off-site flight testing (approximately 50%)

Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree or technical diploma in Electronics
  • Equivalent work experience and training may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • 5+ years of related experience in telemetry or avionics
  • Prior flight test experience preferred

Skills & Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of systems and avionics flight test methodology
  • Familiarity with FCC regulations and S/C band frequency management
  • Working knowledge of Quasonix receivers and antenna control units
  • Experience with fiber optics termination preferred
  • Skilled in IADS and related engineering applications
  • Understanding of frequency modulation schemes
  • Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to work in a loud, variable-temperature environment with exposure to dust, aircraft parts, and fuel odors
  • Must be physically capable of standing, walking, bending, climbing, and lifting up to 10 lbs unaided and up to 50 lbs with assistive technology
  • Ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend safety instructions and procedures
  • Must be able to work safely while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, EPA, etc.)

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in aviation, manufacturing, defense, and industrial operations. We provide skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities and unmatched support.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your flight test career, apply today.

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