Aircraft Mechanic - WB 57 (Sheet Metal)

Yulista Solutions•Houston, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic with a Structural Skill Set performs a variety of simple to moderately complex tasks on airplane general, airframe and powerplant systems. This role involves performing maintenance on the WB-57 Platform, including mechanical systems, and/or ground support equipment. The mechanic will repair, inspect and maintain structural, mechanical and electrical elements of this aircraft. They will also provide oversight and have the ability to direct and train others in the completion of aircraft related maintenance tasks. Duties may include Designated System Inspector (DSI) responsibilities. The mechanic will troubleshoot systems as required to meet customer needs and document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements. Regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks are required, as is maintaining tool control. The mechanic must report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor, and inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis, replacing worn or broken tools. Compliance with safety rules and regulations is mandatory, and all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures must be promptly reported to the supervisor. The mechanic will use NASA’s automated maintenance data system (NAMIS) to maintain equipment records, entering the description of the work performed and verifying its satisfactory completion. The role may require performing other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This includes assembling structural parts and components to meet requirements for preserving structural integrity, assessing damage to aircraft structural components, and advising on structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment to maintain structural integrity. The mechanic ensures aircraft component balance is maintained, assembles repairs using special fasteners and adhesives, and checks repairs for serviceability according to specifications and technical publications. They will also manufacture jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds, and use metalworking equipment and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components. Knowledge of and ability to train others in the use of a wide variety of computers, hand and mechanical tools is required. Identifying, removing, and treating corrosion using mechanical and chemical procedures, and applying corrosion protective coatings are also part of the role. Storing, handling, and disposing of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards is necessary. The mechanic inspects structures and components, determines operational status, and interprets inspection findings to determine corrective action adequacy. They will post entries and maintain maintenance and inspection records in NAMIS and recommend methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures. Maintenance on aircraft, mechanical systems, and/or ground support equipment will be performed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Must have Structeral Specialized Skill Set
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance
Beginner to intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
Ability to enter data accurately into databases.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff. Will also routinely interact with other crew members.
Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers, etc.
Ability to follow a process.
Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to goals.
High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
Ability to multi-task.
Climbs on top of and down from aircraft using aircraft hand/foot holds, capable of lifting up to 25 lbs. overhead, on feet all day, walk up to 2 miles per day.
Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field required.

Nice To Haves

May require a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airplane and/or Powerplant certification or special skills and/or certifications.
Experience supporting a NASA/DoD contract.
Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred.
Ability to travel Conus / Oconus is preferred.
May be required to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance on the WB-57 Platform, including mechanical systems, and/or ground support equipment.
Repair, inspect and maintain structural, mechanical and electrical elements of this aircraft.
Provide oversight and have the ability to direct and train others in the completion of aircraft related maintenance tasks.
May include Designated System Inspector (DSI) duties.
Troubleshoot systems as required to meet customer needs.
Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.
Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
Maintain tool control. 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.
Use NASA’s automated maintenance data system (NAMIS) to maintain equipment records. Enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verify the work was performed satisfactorily.
Assembles structural parts and components to meet requirements for preserving structural integrity.
Assesses damage to aircraft structural components.
Advises on structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural integrity.
Ensures aircraft component balance is maintained.
Assembles repairs using special fasteners and adhesives.
Checks repairs for serviceability according to specifications and technical publications.
Manufactures jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds.
Uses metalworking equipment and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components.
Identifies, removes, and treats corrosion using mechanical and chemical procedures.
Applies corrosion protective coatings.
Stores, handles, and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards.
Inspects structures and components and determines operational status.
Interprets inspection findings and determines corrective action adequacy.
Posts entries and maintains maintenance and inspection records in NAMIS.
Recommends methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures.
Perform maintenance on aircraft, mechanical systems, and/or ground support equipment.