Aircraft Mechanic III - Structures

Yulista Solutions•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic III - Structures assesses aircraft damage and develops repair procedures for structural and composite components. The role uses advanced metalworking practices and depot-level techniques to fabricate, form, cut, bend, and fasten repair or replacement components, including close-tolerance drilling and reaming for high-strength fasteners. The mechanic designs and performs structural repairs, modifications, and corrosion-protection treatments while maintaining original strength, weight, contour, and structural integrity. The position performs inspections, repairs, flight-control weight-and-balance functions, control-surface rigging, and maintenance documentation using technical data and automated maintenance systems. It also involves operating aircraft support equipment, maintaining tool control and equipment records, conducting Foreign Object Damage walks, handling hazardous materials in accordance with applicable requirements, and following safety and quality procedures. The mechanic may train others in shop drawing, metal layout, shop mathematics, corrosion control, metal cleaning, protective coatings, and markings. Other related duties may be assigned to meet the organization's needs. The role requires extensive fixed- or rotary-wing aircraft structural maintenance experience, including depot-level work, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical publications, solve problems, communicate effectively, work independently, and use maintenance databases and office software. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 12 years of relevant aircraft structural maintenance experience with fixed- or rotary-wing commercial, Government, or DoD aircraft.
At least 5 years of depot-level structural maintenance experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.
Highly skilled in depot-level processes and procedures for replacement of major structural components.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical documentation, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Strong decision-analysis and problem-solving skills, including the ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
Ability to communicate issues to management.
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 materials.
Extensive knowledge of fabrication and depot repair or replacement of metal components, tubing, cable, plastic, fiberglass, bonded honeycomb, and composite structural components.
Intermediate computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
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.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff and interact with crew members.
Effective oral and technical written communication skills.
Ability to use general office equipment, including fax, phone, copier, scanner, and printers.
Ability to follow processes, learn and understand corporate policies and procedures, and understand how they relate to company goals.
Strong professional customer-service skills, including active listening, prompt service, and follow-up.
High degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently and multitask.
Multi-aspect aviation qualifications or certifications across disciplines and ability to train these skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous Air Force Specialty Code 2A773.
Experience supporting DoD contracts.
Working knowledge of advanced software applications.
Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and/or Powerplant certification.

Responsibilities

Inspect and assess damage to aircraft structural components and formulate repair or replacement procedures using applicable technical data.
Remove and install close-tolerance, high-strength fasteners in major aircraft structural components.
Design structural repairs, modifications, and corrosion-protection treatments that maintain 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 in accordance with specifications and technical publications.
Manufacture and 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 repair or replacement parts.
Train personnel in shop drawing and depot-level metal layout techniques, shop mathematics, corrosion control, metal cleaning, protective coatings, and markings.
Recommend methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures.
Use automated maintenance systems to enter, validate, analyze, and monitor maintenance data, trends, equipment requirements, records, maintenance actions, and time-change data.
Inspect, clear, and close out completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.
Document maintenance according to Quality Assurance requirements and established regulatory requirements, and record and verify work performed.
Store, handle, and dispose of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards and company processes.
Operate and maintain related aircraft support equipment.
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.
Perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.