Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1
About the role
You will be the Aircraft Structural Mechanic for the SOF GLSS team. Our team is responsible for delivering high-impact structural maintenance and repair services that sustain critical rotary-wing platforms for Special Operations Forces.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural modifications using riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques.
- Conduct damage assessments, corrosion removal, treatment, and preventative maintenance to extend airframe life.
- Fabricate, install, and replace sheet-metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural parts per engineering drawings.
- Interpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, and service bulletins while accurately documenting work in maintenance logs.
- Execute structural repairs at both flight-line and depot levels.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical orders, service bulletins, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
- Ability to accurately record repairs, inspections, and modifications in maintenance logs, modification and production instructions, and military documentation systems.
- Ability to execute structural repairs at both flight-line and depot levels.
- Physical ability to perform the required labor.
- Effective teamwork and independent work habits, with readiness for varying shift structures and travel.
- MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.
Qualifications
- MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification or equivalent military/defense maintenance credentials.
- Aircraft Experience: CH/MH-47, UH/MH-60, MD-500 / AH/MH-6, AH-64, OH-58D, or other Service Rotary Wing assets.
- Expertise in performing troubleshooting, dimensional checks, repairing, and overhauling components.
- Experience with sheet-metal fabrication, riveting, and welding.
- Experience with composite repairs (bonding, layup, patching).
- Experience with High-precision work with tight tolerances.
- Experience with fabricating/repairing structural spare parts and assemblies.
Benefits
This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here: SOF GLSS
Pay
Basic Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical orders, service bulletins, blueprints, and engineering drawings. Ability to accurately record repairs, inspections, and modifications in maintenance logs, modification and production instructions, and military documentation systems. Ability to execute structural repairs at both flight-line and depot levels. Physical ability to perform the required labor. Effective teamwork and independent work habits, with readiness for varying shift structures and travel. Must possess or be eligible for the required security clearance. Candidate MUST have the ability to travel as dictated by mission needs and customer support.
Schedule
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week