Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Aircraft Structural Mechanic (Contract Position)
The successful candidate will possess at least 8 years of experience on depot level  aircraft structures repair, maintenance, and inspection.

• Relevant experience includes locating/fitting sheet metal parts and components, performing drill up and fastener installation all in accordance with drawings, tech manuals or other written instructions.
• Additionally, candidate will demonstrate a willingness to learn, ability to comply with written policies, procedures and other instructions and ability to achieve and maintain a security clearance through the US Government.

You will demonstrate success by:

• A thorough understanding of aircraft drawings and maintenance manuals
• In depth knowledge of tools required to perform this job function
• Great familiarity with general industry standards on quality expectations and ability to proficiently self-inspect completed work

• In depth knowledge of sheet metal principals and techniques
• Ability and willingness to train and mentor lower-level technicians

• General knowledge of military aircraft FOD and Tool Control requirements
• C-130H and C-130J Depot Maintenance and modification experience a plus

Duties Include:

• Working from drawings, blueprints, sketches, written procedures, planned work orders, technical work orders, work cards and/or any other authorized reference material as required to complete assigned work.
• Performing structural aircraft inspections or repairs. Sometimes in confined spaces.
• Use of company computer systems for work documentation and retrieval of production related documents.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to be certified to operate self-propelled vehicles such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts and aircraft tow vehicles. Requires flight line physical.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance
• Must be able to read and write the English Language
• Must be able to work overtime, any shift, and weekends as required.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background, FAA DOT Drug Test, Physical, subject to FAA requirements and random substance abuse screening. 
• Must pass a 10-year criminal background check.
• Must have an active Driver’s license. 
• Must possess mechanical skills and have the ability to assemble close tolerance part using hand tools such as pneumatic drills and rivet guns.

Must have requisite basic tools prior to starting to work; tool list will be provided. Tools must be shadowed and engraved. 
Must be a US Citizen (Must provide either Passports, Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, etc.)

Shift/hours:
Monday-Thursday 6 am-4:30 pm or 4:30 pm -12:30. (10 hour shifts. Friday & Saturday 8 hour shift. (16 hours OT)