Aircraft Mechanic / Structures - RNO

Tactical Air Support • Reno, NV

21h • $30 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Tactical Air is currently seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to join our Maintenance team. This position will support Tactical Air's fleet of fighter aircraft with over 75 years of combined experience in tactical aviation maintenance and more than 30 years of military adversary contract maintenance. The Maintenance staff are a dedicated team comprised of experienced, A&P-certified, and tactical aircraft mechanics, technicians, and logisticians who all work towards ensuring safe and seamless ground maintenance operations.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• Minimum of 2 years' structures/sheet metal experience in an aerospace, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.
• Current work experience in aircraft maintenance occupational field, preferably in the military or with a government aviation maintenance contractor.
• Experience with high performance military aircraft, preferred (F-5/T-38).
• A&P Certification, or ability to obtain certification.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States, complete a U.S. government I-9 form, and successfully pass a government background check.

Nice To Haves

• Heavy modification/integration/repair sheet metal experience on aircraft.
• Layout, fabricate, assemble, install, sheet metal products and equipment on aircraft.
• Familiar using shop equipment such as a shear, sheet metal brake, bandsaw, drill press, mill, bench grinder and sanding belt.
• Performing part-fitting operations: filing, sawing, deburring, trimming, riveting, drilling, reaming, countersinking and counterboring.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, protractors, height, depth, dial and screw pitch gauges, squares and rulers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes.
• Paint and final finish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Will perform organizational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, modification, and troubleshooting on all assigned aircraft, components, and equipment.
• Will apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to other teammates as needed.
• Cross training and other duties may be assigned at leadership discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED