Aircraft Mechanic I (Sheet Metal/Structures UH-60/AH-64/CH-47 Specialty) CBA Fort Carson, CO

Repairs and replaces aircraft structural components to include stingers, longerons, bulkheads, beams and aircraft skin according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Repair, fabricate, modify and install structural parts, forming blocks, and shape metal using stretching, shrinking, and other metal forming techniques.
• Mix and apply fiberglass materials.
• Balance rotary-wing aircraft blades.
• Make emergency and permanent repairs to transparent plastic windows and enclosures.
• Use common measuring tools, precision measuring gages, and alignment fixtures to perform structural repairs.
• Perform checks, inspections, and removal of components.
• Mix and apply primers and paints to aircraft surfaces.
• Apply corrosion control treatment to aircraft metals.
• Comprehend technical manuals, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Requisition bench stock for repair of aircraft structures.
• Prepare requests for turn-ins, repair parts, and structural components.
• Use and perform operator maintenance on common and special tools.
• Perform final checks on assembly and installation of replaced parts.
• Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
• Assist aircraft technicians and mechanics on various tasks.
• Remove and disassemble defective parts of the aircraft.
• Maintain supplies and perform preventive maintenance.
• Perform additional duties, including maintenance duties, as requested.
• Adhere to company policies and safety programs (Safety-first mentality).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired; certification of education level is required.
• Valid up-to-date A&P license (optional).
• Three years aviation maintenance experience, two years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two years on the assigned Mission Design Series (MDS). All experience must be within the six most recent years.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must provide own tools/toolbox.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust Security Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, hydraulic press machine, sheet metal brakes and sheers, and those listed in the assigned MDS Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC).
• Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.
• Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Sheetmetal/Structural Mechanic.
• Ability to receive technical guidance from supervisor or higher-level technician, occasionally lead teams through more complex aircraft tasks, and make entries in aircraft logs and records.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee, and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift/push/pull heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds.
• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.
• Will handle dirty parts and lubricants.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.
• May work in maintenance shop or outside.
• Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts or vehicles.
• May be expected to work in austere environments and all-weather conditions.

Pay

Hiring hourly rate of pay: $40.08 - $41.29 (set by CBA).

Benefits

• Bi-weekly accrual of 3.54 hours paid time off (0 to less than 48 months of service).
• Bi-weekly accrual of 5.07 hours paid time off (48 months but less than 108 months of service).
• Bi-weekly accrual of 6.62 hours paid time off (108 months or more of service).
• 11 paid holidays (outlined in CBA).
• Sick leave – 24.18 hours per year (0.93 hours bi-weekly accrual).
• Personal Paid Time – 48 hours deposited January of each year (prorated for mid-year hires).
• 401K with company matching.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending programs (FSA/HSA).
• Employee stock option purchasing program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Well-being programs.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Tuition assistance.
• Voluntary benefits including identity protection, pet insurance, legal services, commuter benefits (where applicable), and student loan programs.