Aircraft Structural Mechanic - AIS KC-130J Program

Responsibilities

• Ensures the structural integrity and airworthiness of aircraft by inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and modifying airframes, wings, fuselage, and control surfaces.
• Plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs both internal and external aircraft structures and surfaces in accordance with technical manuals, engineering drawings, and FAA regulations.
• Disassembles existing aircraft structure for modification, install, and structural inspections.
• Interpret technical manuals and engineering drawings for the proper tools, fasteners, location, and methods of installation to meet required specifications.
• Document detailed records of maintenance and repair work performed.
• Maintain training currency.
• Lays out, locates, fits, trims, assembles, and installs parts assemblies and skins where dimensions are critical and fitting is to exacting tolerance.
• Drill, countersink, and rivet exterior skin panels where skin quality is critical.
• Completes inspection of existing aircraft structures.
• Completes any or all structural rework/repair, squawks, and EO's.
• May be required to work in confined space.
• Fabricate detail parts from blueprint or engineering instructions.
• Perform aircraft inventory, acceptance, and inspections.
• Directly Used: Drive company vehicle. Operate ground support equipment required to perform daily job functions.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of documented experience in aircraft structural installation, modification, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Heavy C-130 structural modification/inspection experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft technical orders, drawings, and blueprints.
• Always maintain training currency.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to schedule job tasks to meet completion timeline.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Citizen of the United States of America.
• Able to pass a stringent background investigation.
• Able to utilize computer-based systems to perform duties.
• Able to work independently and safely.
• Willing/able to work any shift or schedule. Some travel possible, up to 25%.