Aircraft Mechanic II (SMM F-18)

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of aircraft sheet metal duties including, but not limited to, disassemble, modify, repair, and reassemble complex aircraft metal items and systems.
• Analyze and evaluate structural damage to metal systems and items; develop patterns using a combination of parallel and radial line development.
• Fabricate, install, and repair a variety of items and systems made from a wide variety of metals, e.g., stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb, alloys, aluminum.
• Replace sections and patch old systems; cut, bend, shape, and form metals for items that have numerous irregular angles, planes, and curves with varying pitch and circumference.
• Use a variety of assembly joints, complex fastening systems, riveted or welded joints, drill or punch holes.
• Assemble or repair items by seaming, soldering, bolting, screwing, riveting, tacking, and spot welding.
• Meet appearance and strength standards, as well as critical tolerances.
• Pass a FRCSW administered certification skills examination.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, protractors, snap ring, height, depth, dial and screw pitch gauges, squares, rulers, trammel points, and sine bars.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum experience or military experience as aircraft airframes or sheet metal mechanic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Level security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access US only data systems.
• This position requires the ability to pass a NACI which could include a credit check.
• Must be able to comply with all required trainings and other administrative functions required by the company and the customer.
• Must be able to assist in maintaining NAMP Programs, ensure contract artisans follow Ground Operating Procedures, and ensure personnel comply with safety procedures.