STRUCTURES TECH

Position Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance, repair and modifications on airframe components and assemblies for aircrafts included on Commercial Jet’s ops specs.
• Align parts on jigs, templates and fixtures.
• Perform such minor part-fitting operations as filing, sawing, de-burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming.
• Read complex schematics/blueprints, engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Safely perform sheet metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft.
• Has working knowledge of SRM (Repair Station Manual) references.
• Perform layout work; measure parts using micrometers, calipers and ball gauges (to accurately measure holes to .0001 inch); undertake bending and forming of sheet metal in preparation for assembly.
• Use complex fixtures, bushings, core drills and reamers to generate holes for close tolerance fasteners.
• May modify components to incorporate changes to structure.
• May be required to undertake fabrication, cold working, flap peening.
• Perform the assigned maintenance task in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer’s recommendations, customer’s approved maintenance program or accepted data.
• Ensure that the issued Task Card is properly scanned together with the Technician’s information before beginning the assigned task(s) for time-keeping purposes.
• Accurately and legibly, record the maintenance or alteration on the proper repair station and/or customer supplied forms.
• Report any unserviceable equipment or potential safety hazards to supervisor and observe all safety precautions in the performance of assigned tasks at all times.
• Report any tool issues to Stores and ensure the correct tag is attached and properly completed.
• Actively take part in required training including GMM and safety.
• Keep all work areas clean and orderly and ensure all debris is removed from aircraft on completion of task.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work alone and in a team environment.
• Undertake other duties as required by superiors and/or Structures Lead Technician.
• Acts professionally at all times; works with integrity and commitment towards the company and compliance with its standard procedures and policies.
• Able to perform complex heavy structure tasks with little supervision.
• Able to use FAA accepted data and OEM manuals (i.e. IPC, M/M, OHM, SRM) proficiently.
• Ensure work performed adheres to high quality standards.
• Effectively direct the work of less experienced structures technicians.
• Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.
• Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.
• Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared.
• Plans work and carries out tasks with or without detailed instructions.
• Anticipates and mitigates problem.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED; required to be proficient in oral and written English.

Experience

• Preferred Licensed Aircraft Structures Technician with a minimum of 5 - 7 years working experience.
• Highly proficient in fabrication, cold working, flap peening and jacking, shoring aircraft.
• Highly proficient in using technical data and drawings to locate part numbers and accomplish repairs.
• A good communicator with experience helping and directing the work of less experienced technicians.
• Possesses analytical skills: must be able to gather information and use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving.