Structures Technician

Duties/Responsibilities

• Research technical data and performs inspection, repair and replacement of aircraft sheet metal structures including main landing gear fittings, aircraft skins and floor beams in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, FAA regulations and Ascent Aviation policies and procedures.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
• Plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs sheet metal parts, equipment, and products utilizing knowledge of working characteristics of metallic and nonmetallic materials, machining, and layout techniques.
• Selects gauge and type of sheet metal, such as stainless steel, steel, or aluminum, or nonmetallic material, such as plastics or fiberglass, according to product specifications.
• Lays out and marks dimensions and reference lines on material, using scribes, dividers, squares, and rulers applying knowledge of shop mathematics and layout techniques to develop and trace patterns of product or parts.
• Performs maintenance work such as repair and maintenance of company equipment and shop housecleaning.
• Makes appropriate entries in Component Removal Log, completes identification tags, and repairable/parts routing tags upon removing components from aircraft.

Requirements

• Proficient in sheet metal fabrication, repair, and installation.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and structural repair manuals.
• Strong understanding of aircraft materials and structural components.
• Experienced in layout, measurement, and precision marking techniques.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.

Skills

• Sharp eye for detail.
• Precision.
• Grasp of blueprints and layout techniques.

Benefits

• 401k with Company Match.
• PTO - Eligible for 4 Weeks in your First Year, in Addition to 7 Paid Company Holidays.
• Company-Provided Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time.
• Frequent walking, climbing and lifting, bending, reaching to shoulder level, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 50 pounds.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Equipment Operated: Rivet guns, Drills, Slip rollers & rollers, Grinders & sanders. Work benches & sheet metal tables.

Working Conditions

• Aircraft maintenance hangar.
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of department management.

Additional Information

• Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
• Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly.
• Employees agree to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly.
• An employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers.
• Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct or condition a situation.
• Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management.
• Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions or multiple shift positions.

About the Role

• Built on a foundation of Respect, Safety, Quality, and Results.
• Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals.
• Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world.
• Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand English, including following verbal and written instructions.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Qualifications: Ability to read, write, and understand English, including following verbal and written instructions.
• Preferred Qualifications: 1-5 years in Aircraft Structure repair preferred.
• A License preferred, Driver’s license required.