Structures/Sheet Metal Technician, F-35 - Level 4

About the Role

This position supports the aircraft modification and heavy maintenance program for the F-35 program. The modification team is based at Hill AFB, UT, and the candidate will be required to travel to other F-35 locations within the CONUS and OCONUS in support of program requirements. Travel may exceed 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, structure repair manuals, symbols, flags, and general notes.
• Identify aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown on engineering documentation and technical orders.
• Use precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and standard scales.
• Utilize tools such as drills, angle motors, shears, drill press, and pneumatic riveter.
• Fabricate detail parts such as shims, splices, gussets, angles, brackets, doublers, stiffeners, and patches.
• Use shop aids to facilitate assembly and installation as required.
• Perform bonding of aircraft parts, assemblies, and materials where methods and operational sequences are not established.
• Exercise knowledge of bonding practices, procedures, and layouts for exacting fits where critical surface contours must be maintained.
• Verify application and condition of installed Low Observable (LO) materials for conformity to specifications.
• Set up and operate material testers and mixers; record data and procedural information.
• Improvise shop aids to facilitate fabrication, application, or assembly operations.
• Fabricate shims, brackets, and plates; perform assembly operations such as trimming, filing, drilling, riveting, and fitting parts.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean, FOD-free work area.
• Perform repetitive movements, work overhead, and engage in physical tasks including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and twisting.

Requirements

• 4 years of Fighter aircraft Sheet Metal/Structures experience.
• Previously awarded a 5 or 7 Skill level USAF AFSC, Navy NEC, or Marine MOS discipline rating, WG08 Civil service, or an equivalent Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) FAA certificate.
• Experience with Tool Control, FOD, Supply, HAZMAT, Training, Quality, and Security programs.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret Clearance prior to starting.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a U.S. Passport.
• Willing and able to travel greater than 50% of the time to CONUS/OCONUS locations.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements.
• This position may require certain military-required health screenings and immunizations.

Desired Skills

• F-35 Depot Level modifications/Structural repairs experience.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Information Systems such as Electronic Maintenance Instructions, Aircraft Forms Documentation, and Supply Chain Management.
• 5th Generation Aircraft Modification experience.
• Experience with Low Observable Coatings application.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $33.37 - $61.92 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10).
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Education Assistance.
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (performance-based and not guaranteed).

For Washington state applicants only:

• Non-represented full-time employees accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) and receive at least 90 hours for holidays.
• Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month, up to 52 hours of sick leave annually, and receive at least 96 hours for holidays.