Aircraft Mechanic II - Structures

Calista Corporation•Birmingham, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Structural Mechanic is responsible for assessing aircraft damage and drafting repair procedures for aircraft structural and composite components. This role requires advanced metalworking practices and techniques to form, cut, bend, and fasten new or repair components to damaged structures. Proficiency in close tolerance drilling/reaming for the installation of high-strength fasteners and the ability to use powered and non-powered metalworking tooling and equipment are essential.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
5+ years of relevant aircraft depot level structural maintenance experience with fixed/rotary wing commercial, Government or DOD aircraft.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within depot level maintenance required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Previous Air Force Specialty Code 2A753 / 2A773 highly desirable.
Multi aspect aviation qualifications / certifications / disciplines highly preferred.
Experience supporting DoD contracts.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airplane and/or Powerplant certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Inspect and assess damage to aircraft structural components and formulate proper repair/replacement procedures utilizing applicable technical data.
Remove and install close tolerance, high-strength fasteners in major aircraft structural components.
Advise on structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural integrity.
Perform post-repair flight control weight and balance functions as well as control surface rigging per designated technical orders.
Inspect components/repairs for structural serviceability according to specifications and technical publications.
Manufacture or use jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds to fabricate repair or replacement parts.
Use advanced metalworking practices, equipment, and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components.
Use shop drawing and metal layout techniques; shop mathematics; corrosion identification, removal, repair, and prevention; cleaning of metals; application of protective coatings, and markings.
Close completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.
Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established 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 (SE).
Use automated maintenance systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, document maintenance actions, and time change database.
Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
Maintain strict tool control procedures. Report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor. Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis and replace worn or broken tools.
Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day-to-day maintenance. Promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor.
Maintain equipment records. Enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verify the work was performed satisfactorily.
Perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.