Aircraft Mechanic I - Structures

Calista Corporation•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic I - Structures assesses aircraft damage and develops repair procedures for aircraft structural and composite components. The role uses advanced metalworking practices and equipment to fabricate, form, cut, bend, and fasten parts, and performs close-tolerance drilling and reaming for high-strength fasteners. The mechanic inspects, repairs, and replaces aircraft structures; supports structural integrity through appropriate repair and corrosion-protection practices; and completes maintenance documentation in accordance with technical data, quality assurance requirements, and regulations. The position also involves aircraft support equipment, automated maintenance systems, tool control, foreign object damage prevention, and compliant handling of hazardous materials. The mechanic works with management and crew members and may perform other related duties to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of relevant aircraft structural maintenance experience on fixed- or rotary-wing commercial, government, or Department of Defense aircraft, or equivalent.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical documentation, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Knowledge of depot-level processes and procedures for replacement of major structural components.
Knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft construction and aerospace materials, including proper use, mixing, and storage of acids, solvents, alcohols, caustics, primers, and paints, and proper hazardous-material handling and disposal.
Knowledge of common depot fabrication, repair, and replacement practices for metal components, tubing, cable, plastic, fiberglass, bonded honeycomb, and composite structural components.
Ability to use a respirator, forced-air equipment, or other breathing equipment while performing assigned duties.
Ability to enter data accurately into databases and write routine reports and correspondence.
Effective oral and technical written communication skills, including the ability to communicate issues to management.
Decision analysis and problem-solving skills, including the ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with management, staff, and crew members.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and learn additional computer skills or software programs.
Ability to use general office equipment such as fax machines, phones, copiers, scanners, and printers.
Ability to follow processes and learn corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to company goals.
Professional customer-service skills, including active listening, prompt service, and follow-up.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
High degree of self-motivation and ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

Federal Aviation Administration Airplane and/or Powerplant certification.
Previous Air Force Specialty Code 2A753 or 2A773.
Experience supporting Department of Defense contracts.
Multiple aviation qualifications, certifications, or disciplines.
Working knowledge of advanced software applications.

Responsibilities

Inspect and assess aircraft structural-component damage and determine repair or replacement procedures using applicable technical data.
Remove and install close-tolerance, high-strength fasteners in major aircraft structural components.
Advise on structural repairs, modifications, and corrosion-protection treatments to preserve original strength, weight, contour, and structural integrity.
Perform post-repair flight-control weight-and-balance functions and control-surface rigging in accordance with designated technical orders.
Inspect components and repairs for serviceability according to specifications and technical publications.
Manufacture and use jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds to fabricate repair or replacement parts.
Use advanced metalworking tools and equipment to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts.
Apply shop-drawing and metal-layout techniques, shop mathematics, corrosion identification and treatment, metal cleaning, protective coatings, and markings.
Close completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.
Document maintenance in accordance with quality assurance and regulatory requirements.
Store, handle, and dispose of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards and company processes.
Operate and maintain related aircraft support equipment.
Use automated maintenance systems to monitor trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain records, document maintenance actions, and manage time-change data.
Perform regular foreign object damage walks.
Follow tool-control procedures; report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools; and regularly inventory, inspect, and replace tools as needed.
Follow safety rules and promptly report accidents, injuries, violations, and unsafe practices or procedures to a supervisor.
Maintain equipment records and document work performed, verifying satisfactory completion.
Perform other related duties to meet organizational needs.