Aircraft Structures Tech III

Tyonek Native Corporation • Fairchild AFB, WA

6d • $33 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is contingent on contract award. Sheet metal personnel support KC-135 aircraft maintenance operations. This position is based at Fairchild AFB, WA and requires CONUS/OCONUS travel to support maintenance operations throughout the United States and overseas. Ideal candidates have extensive experience performing aircraft structural repairs, modifications, fabrication, and corrosion repair while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4 - 6 years on-the-job experience in any sheet metal/structural repairs/modification aircraft-related discipline, preferably KC-135.
• Must possess the ability and equivalent experience to read and comprehend mechanical drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport and any required visas or travel documentation for CONUS/OCONUS travel.
• Experience operating ground support equipment.
• Must have a valid state driver's license when required by job assignment.
• Must have or be able to obtain a secret security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access, Common Access Card, and required Government system access.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offers, pre-employment substance abuse testing

Nice To Haves

• Formal airframe repair training from a technical trade or military technical school is preferred
• A Federal Communication Commission (FCC) License or an Airframe and Powerplant License issued by the FAA with commensurate General or Military Aviation experience is desired but not required.
• Knowledge of using specialized equipment, tools, and test equipment in accordance with appropriate USAF Technical Orders and Job Guides preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs documentation of maintenance, modification, and repair activities.
• Perform and conduct routine inspections, special inspections, and troubleshooting; as well as inspect the same tasks of other technicians as required by regulations.
• Comply with both host facility safety and quality regulations/requirements as well as all applicable Tyonek quality and safety policies to ensure program success.
• Perform aircraft structural repairs and modifications.
• Fabricate, install, and repair aircraft sheet metal components.
• Repair aircraft skins, frames, stringers, bulkheads, and structural assemblies.
• Perform corrosion removal and structural repairs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, Technical Orders, and structural repair manuals.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer/VEVRAA/ADA
• TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring.
• TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
• Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.
• TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.

What This Job Offers

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