Aircraft Mechanic II (Structural)

About the role

The Aircraft Mechanic II (Structural) supports highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and ensures safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, evaluates damage, and accomplishes repairs on assigned and transient aircraft and support equipment.
• Operates all associated ground support equipment and uses hand tools, special tools, fixtures, and adhesives to return aircraft to operational condition.
• Evaluates, designs, and manufactures logistics improvement projects.
• Researches technical data and manufactures structural components, cables, and tubing assemblies.
• Uses maintenance instructions and technical data in the inspection and repair of assigned aircraft and associated equipment.
• Performs on and off equipment maintenance to do advanced aircraft composite repairs.
• Uses maintenance drawings and blueprints to accomplish repairs on assigned equipment.
• Performs aircraft and equipment corrosion inspections.
• Evaluates aircraft and equipment for paint requirements.
• Removes and treats corrosion and applies protective coatings on aircraft and support equipment.
• Performs shop and flight line maintenance ensuring aircraft structural integrity.
• Collaborates with Production Supervisors and Maintenance Operations Coordination Center to coordinate maintenance efforts.
• Documents discrepancies in applicable forms and inputs data in Maintenance Information System.
• Ensures compliance with applicable safety, housekeeping, tool control, and FOD prevention programs.
• Works day, swing, night, and/or weekend shifts as required.
• Receives CUT training within classification.
• Performs other duties as assigned and must be able to travel, including TDYs.
• Maintains training requirements.

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A working knowledge of aircraft structural repair procedures is required.
• A working knowledge of corrosion control techniques and base, federal, and company procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials is required.
• The ability to read, write, speak, and understand English is required.
• Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs is required.
• An Occupational Physical is required.
• Respirator Training, Fuel Systems Confined Space Entry Training, and CPR training are required.
• An FAA Airframe license is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a flightline driver’s license.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years’ recent structural experience is preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of aircraft structural repair procedures.
• Corrosion control techniques and base, federal, and company procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Respirator Training, Fuel Systems Confined Space Entry Training, and CPR training.
• FAA Airframe license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• US Citizenship required to obtain the clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a flightline driver’s license.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching), educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

Pay

Hiring hourly range: $51.37

Schedule

Day, swing, night, and/or weekend shifts as required.