Aircraft Mechanic III - Structures

Calista Corporation • Birmingham, AL

95d

About The Position

The Aircraft Structural Mechanic III is responsible for assessing aircraft damage and drafting repair procedures to aircraft structural and composite components. Must be able to utilize advanced metalworking practices and depot level techniques to form, cut, bend, and fasten new/repair components to damaged structures. Must be highly proficient in close tolerance drilling/reaming for installation of high-strength fasteners. Expert in the use of powered/non-powered metalworking tooling and equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 12+ years of relevant aircraft structural maintenance experience with fixed/rotary wing commercial, Government or DOD aircraft.
• 5+ years of depot level structural maintenance experience.
• Previous Air Force Specialty Code 2A773 highly desirable.
• Multi aspect aviation qualifications/certifications/disciplines and ability to train these skills a must.
• Experience supporting DoD contracts.
• Strong knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within depot level maintenance.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airplane and/or Powerplant certification a plus.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect/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.
• Design structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatments 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/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.
• Train on shop drawing and depot level metal layout techniques; shop mathematics; corrosion identification, removal, repair, and prevention; cleaning of metals; application of protective coatings, and markings.
• Recommend methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures.
• Use automated maintenance systems to input, validate, and analyze data processed.
• Inspect, clear, and close out 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).
• Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
• Maintain strict tool control procedures and 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 and enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees