Aircraft Mechanic I - Structures

Yulista Solutions•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic I - Structures assesses aircraft damage and drafts repair procedures for aircraft structural and composite components. The role uses advanced metalworking practices and techniques to form, cut, bend, and fasten repair or replacement components, and requires proficiency in close-tolerance drilling and reaming for high-strength fasteners. The mechanic uses powered and non-powered metalworking tools and equipment, applicable technical data, engineering drawings, and technical publications to perform and inspect repairs. The position also supports aircraft fabrication and maintenance processes, including corrosion treatment, flight-control weight-and-balance functions, control-surface rigging, tool and equipment control, maintenance documentation, and operation of aircraft support equipment. The mechanic must follow safety, quality assurance, regulatory, environmental, and company requirements, including procedures for hazardous materials and waste. Other related duties may be assigned to meet the organization’s ongoing needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of relevant aircraft structural maintenance experience with fixed- or rotary-wing commercial, Government, or DoD 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 features and aerospace materials, including proper use, mixing, and storage of acids, solvents, alcohols, caustics, primers, and paints, and proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and materials.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures for depot fabrication, repair, or replacement of 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, write routine reports and correspondence, and perform basic mathematical computations.
Ability to communicate issues to management and communicate information clearly through oral and technical written communication.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff and routinely interact with crew members.
Ability to follow processes and learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to company goals.
Ability to use general office equipment such as fax machines, phones, copiers, scanners, and printers.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and learn additional computer skills or software programs.
Good decision-analysis and problem-solving skills, including the ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
Professional customer-service skills, including active listening, prompt service, and follow-up.
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.
Experience supporting DoD contracts.
Multi-aspect aviation qualifications, certifications, or disciplines.
Working knowledge of advanced software applications.

Responsibilities

Inspect and assess damage to aircraft structural components 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 repair, modification, and corrosion-protection treatments while maintaining original strength, weight, contour, and structural integrity.
Perform post-repair flight-control weight-and-balance functions and control-surface rigging according to designated technical orders.
Inspect components and repairs for structural serviceability according to specifications and technical publications.
Manufacture and use jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds to fabricate repair or replacement parts.
Use metalworking practices, equipment, and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten repair or replacement parts.
Use shop drawings, metal-layout techniques, and shop mathematics; identify, remove, repair, and prevent corrosion; clean metals; and apply protective coatings and markings.
Close completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.
Document maintenance according to Quality Assurance requirements and established regulations.
Store, handle, and dispose of hazardous waste and materials in accordance with environmental standards and company processes.
Operate and maintain related aircraft support equipment.
Use automated maintenance systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, document maintenance actions, and manage time-change data.
Perform regular Foreign Object Damage walks and maintain strict tool-control procedures.
Report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor; regularly inventory and inspect tools and replace worn or broken tools.
Follow safety rules and regulations and promptly report accidents, injuries, safety violations, and unsafe practices or procedures to the supervisor.
Maintain equipment records and enter descriptions of work performed in maintenance records, verifying that work was performed satisfactorily.
Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.