Sheet Metal Mechanic

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret Structural Repair manuals, service bulletins, aircraft drawings and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged structures.
• Fabricate, assemble, fit, fasten and install or repair parts of aircraft such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads and stabilizers.
• Perform fabrication of PMA parts.
• Use machines and hand tools to drill, cut, and bend sheet metal.
• Install aircraft hardware such as: rivets, blind fasteners, lockbolts, Hi-loks, and nut plates.
• Perform any other related task or duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements

• Working knowledge and understanding of aircraft systems, production planning and engineering requirements highly preferred.
• Completion of military technical training or comparable civilian trade school is desired.
• Certified to perform tasks specified in Carson Helicopters Repair Station Manual, if required to perform those tasks.
• A&P License Preferred.
• Three (3) or more years' experience troubleshooting and effecting aviation sheet metal repairs and modifications on Military or Commercial aircraft, rotor wing craft preferred.
• Experience using FAA approved data proficiently.
• FAA Drug and Alcohol program participation required.

Physical Requirements

• Stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Move around.
• Climb or Balance.
• Climb ladders or work stands/platforms to get around aircraft.
• Lift up to 40 lbs.

Attributes

• Oral Comprehension: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented in English.
• Written Expression: Communicate information and ideas in English so others will understand.
• Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Knowledge of basic aircraft systems, test equipment, tools, standards and specifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Skills

• None specified.

Benefits

• None specified.

Pay

• Not specified.

Schedule

• Not specified.