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Aircraft Structures Tech III - Travel Team

Tyonek Native Corp · Madison, AL · 4 days ago
EngineeringFull-time

General Description

Sheet metal personnel support KC-135 aircraft modification operations. This position requires CONUS/OCONUS travel to support maintenance operations throughout the United States and overseas. Ideal candidates have extensive experience performing aircraft structural repairs, modifications, fabrication, and corrosion repair while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Duties

  • 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.
  • Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience 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.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Ability to read and comprehend mechanical drawings, specifications, and schematics.
  • Ability to operate specialized equipment, tools, and test equipment in accordance with appropriate USAF Technical Orders and Job Guides.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.

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