Aircraft Structures Tech III

About the role

Sheet metal personnel support KC-135 aircraft maintenance operations. This position is based at Fairchild AFB, WA and requires CONUS/OCONUS travel to support maintenance operations throughout the United States and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Performs documentation of maintenance, modification, and repair activities.
• Conducts routine inspections, special inspections, and troubleshooting; as well as inspect the same tasks of other technicians as required by regulations.
• Complies with both host facility safety and quality regulations/requirements as well as all applicable Tyonek quality and safety policies to ensure program success.
• Performs aircraft structural repairs and modifications.
• Fabricates, installs, and repairs aircraft sheet metal components.
• Repairs aircraft skins, frames, stringers, bulkheads, and structural assemblies.
• Performs corrosion removal and structural repairs.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, blueprints, Technical Orders, and structural repair manuals.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4 - 6 years on-the-job experience in any sheet metal/structural repairs/modification aircraft-related discipline, preferably KC-135.
• Formal airframe repair training from a technical trade or military technical school is preferred.
• A Federal Communication Commission (FCC) License or an Airframe and Powerplant License issued by the FAA with commensurate General or Military Aviation experience is desired but not required.
• Must possess the ability and equivalent experience to read and comprehend mechanical drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport and any required visas or travel documentation for CONUS/OCONUS travel.
• Experience operating ground support equipment.
• Knowledge of using specialized equipment, tools, and test equipment in accordance with appropriate USAF Technical Orders and Job Guides preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain a secret security clearance.
• Must be able to work, day shift, night shift, weekends, holidays, overtime, or adjusted schedules as required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access, Common Access Card, and required Government system access.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4 - 6 years on-the-job experience in any sheet metal/structural repairs/modification aircraft-related discipline, preferably KC-135.
• Formal airframe repair training from a technical trade or military technical school is preferred.
• A Federal Communication Commission (FCC) License or an Airframe and Powerplant License issued by the FAA with commensurate General or Military Aviation experience is desired but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain 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 up to 35 pounds.
• May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.