Aerospace/Aircraft Structural Mechanic

AVTECH Global • Savannah, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is looking for an Aircraft Structural Mechanic. This role involves performing a variety of structural assembly operations using required tools and appropriate prints, specs, and operational requirements to complete work assignments and ensure conformance to specifications, within a team-oriented work environment. The position is full-time and contract-based with a duration of 12 months, offering potential for extension and direct hire after ninety (90) days. The role has multiple levels (I, II, III, IV/Sr.) with increasing responsibilities and autonomy.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED.
• One (1) year to six (6) years related structural assembly experience.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of various aircraft structures, sheetmetal, and fabrication processes.
• Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math.
• Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.
• Must have essential personal skills, which include an aptitude for hands-on craftwork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people and to meet demanding schedules.
• Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be skilled in close tolerance work and have knowledge of use of special tools and equipment.
• Must be able to use mathematical formulas by solving dimensional problems using fractions, decimal fractions and whole numbers.
• Ability to work with composite resins and materials.
• Must be able to lift 40 to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stands, stairs and work in small spaces and/or restricted areas.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.
• Q-Stamp preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements.
• Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all tools required to do the job (e.g. portable riveting guns, pneumatic guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets).
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size and hole pattern for rivets.
• Check all work and ensure a defective free assembly prior to final inspection.
• Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g. MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs).
• Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners.
• Read and interpret 6" scale.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S Program and complies with all safety regulations.
• Support Lean Activities.
• Remove fasteners without damaging structure (Levels II, III, IV).
• Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), performs necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity (Levels II, III, IV).
• Instruct and assist other team members in interpretation of blueprints, drawings, and engineering orders; develop methods and shop aids to resolve production installation difficulties and problems (Levels III, IV).
• Use complicated schematics/blueprints, engineering drawings and technical instructions to safely perform layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft (Level IV).
• Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications (Level IV).
• Plan and organize workloads and resource requirements to meet or exceed goal hours and schedule expectations (Level IV).
• Assist in overseeing projects or other technicians and assesses requirements of assigned tasks to procure required materials and documentation for assigned tasks (Level IV).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
• eight (8) paid holidays
• per diem split (if qualified)
• three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable)
• opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days
• 401(k) with matching

What This Job Offers

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