Aircraft Mechanic II, Structural Mechanic

Akima, LLC•Clarksville, TN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic II, Structural Mechanic supports the SIMO Special Project Lab. The role fabricates prototype electrical and avionic component boxes from drawings and rough concepts, then documents the production process so components can be reproduced. The mechanic also uses approved packets to build components for installation kits. The position involves sheet metal operations using brakes, shears, heat-treating ovens, grinders, sanders, and other powered tools. The employee must be able to read schematics, blueprints, and rough drawings and translate them into prototype components.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
Must have own tools and toolbox.
Must be able to read schematics, blueprints, and rough drawings and translate the information into a prototype component.
Must have experience in structural aircraft repair; 10 or more years is preferred.
Must be able to pass a respirator and hex chrome physical.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of experience in structural aircraft repair.

Responsibilities

Fabricate electrical and avionic component boxes from drawings to create prototype components.
Use brakes, shears, heat-treating ovens, grinders, sanders, and other powered tools for sheet metal operations.
Translate rough drawings or ideas into components that can be documented for reproduction.
Document component production so a technical writer can create an MWO or SME packet for others to follow and reproduce the component.
Use approved packets to create components for kits intended for others to install.