Aircraft Sheet Metal Shop Mechanic

Ameriflight LLC•Burbank, CA

5h•$19 - $24

About The Position

Ameriflight, LLC is the nation’s largest Part 135 Cargo airline and the unparalleled leader in scalable, outsourced aviation services to the regional express airfreight market. Our diversified portfolio of offerings allow major cargo integrators, manufacturers, aircraft operators and freight forwarders to adapt to the ever-changing demands and speed of a modern air cargo supply chain. We operate over 150 dedicated cargo aircraft, including the Saab 340B, Embraer 120, Fairchild SA227, Beechcraft 1900, and Beechcraft 99 from bases across the United States. Basic Duties Pay range is $19.00 --$24.00 per hour depending on experience and shift Perform all manner of maintenance on Ameriflight aircraft in accordance with company policy, manufacturer’s recommendations and Federal Aviation Regulations; (CRS) the component repair station, accomplish airframe structural repairs and/or alterations, to include the installation of antennas, doublers, radios, racks, instruments and equipment Document work completed per company procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations Manufacture or repair sheet metal items in accordance with written instructions, blueprints or engineering drawings Read and interpret written instructions, blueprints or engineering drawings accurately Accurately and legibly record each maintenance or alteration on the proper repair station and/or customer supplied forms (to include signature or initials) Maintain records such as work order documentation, logs, and time & material records Maintain a clean and safe work area Other duties as assigned

Requirements

FAA repair station experience preferred
Prior experience in aircraft structural maintenance and repair
May be required to operate company provided vehicles. Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet all company insurance criteria
Be competent and experienced in the use of metal shears & metal brakes
Experience performing composite bonded repairs preferred
Experience with repairs cosmetic in nature to aircraft cabin interiors preferred
Experience within a fast-paced, scheduled maintenance operation
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be eligible to work in US
High School diploma/GED required. Minimum of Associates Degree preferred
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English and be able to communicate effectively with other employees
Must be able to interpret documents such as policy, repair and safety manuals
Must be able to work various shifts
Positive disposition, professional attitude, professional appearance
Ability to obtain airport access badge
Successful completion of pre-employment required DOT drug screening and other required background checks
Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License and meet all company insurance criteria
Must be willing and able to travel
Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to manipulate objects, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75
Ability to perform repetitive tasks
May travel for training, to repair aircraft in the field, and to provide temporary support for other bases
May work outdoors, in weather as necessary
May work in close proximity to moving aircraft and machinery
May work in a potentially noisy work environment

Nice To Haves

FAA repair station experience preferred
Experience performing composite bonded repairs preferred
Experience with repairs cosmetic in nature to aircraft cabin interiors preferred
Minimum of Associates Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Perform all manner of maintenance on Ameriflight aircraft in accordance with company policy, manufacturer’s recommendations and Federal Aviation Regulations
accomplish airframe structural repairs and/or alterations, to include the installation of antennas, doublers, radios, racks, instruments and equipment
Document work completed per company procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations
Manufacture or repair sheet metal items in accordance with written instructions, blueprints or engineering drawings
Read and interpret written instructions, blueprints or engineering drawings accurately
Accurately and legibly record each maintenance or alteration on the proper repair station and/or customer supplied forms (to include signature or initials)
Maintain records such as work order documentation, logs, and time & material records
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Other duties as assigned