The mechanic will maintain, repair, and modify structural components on C130 model aircraft. The qualified applicant must have the experience and ability to perform the following:
- Experience performing Aircraft C and D-checks
- Experience in aircraft structural repair, fabrication, modification, and installation of parts, items, and assemblies by interpreting technical data using engineering drawings, blue prints, or manufacturers drawings/manuals.
- The Mechanic will plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair both internal and external aircraft structures and surfaces for aircraft modification.
- Mechanic must be a qualified aviation sheet metal mechanic with experience in aviation sheet metal, hardware installation such as rivet/blind rivet installation, HI-Loc installation, etc.
- The candidate must have a common knowledge of tooling required for performance of aircraft structural work.
- Additional job duties are required but not limited to: performs corrosion control, maintenance inspections, miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, tow and jack aircraft.
- Strong aircraft structures knowledge and skill is required for this position.
- Work in a team-oriented work environment, under minimal supervision, performing a variety of structural assembly operations in a production department
- Must be able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.
- Must be able to setup and use a variety of precision measuring instruments such as: dial indicators, micrometers, measurement gauges and calipers, etc.
- Must be able to use common hand tools: drills, reamers, debarring tools, files, rivet guns, bucking bars, etc.
- Complies with all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures
- Must have a well-rounded knowledge of sheet metal tooling, equipment, materials, and processes
- Must take instruction and guidance well
- Must be able to lift 70 lbs.
- Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical tasks which include bending, stooping, kneeling and working overhead for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work at a fast pace while maintaining a high level of quality
Job Qualifications and Education:
- 5+ years structural sheet metal experience
- Experience performing Aircraft C & D-checks (preferred)
- Heavy modification/integration/repair sheet metal experience on aircraft
- High school diploma/GED