Composite/Sheet Metal Mechanic

Aviation Technical Services•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Composites/Sheet Metal Mechanic is responsible for service, repair and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness. Works under minimal supervision. Has intermediate knowledge of all areas of the aircraft and assigned work area. Repair, modify, replace or otherwise perform routine aircraft maintenance work in specialized area of aircraft. Develop repair schemes utilizing SRM or Engineering data. Conduct operational tests. Communicate effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise. Complete job assignments in a timely manner. Read and interpret manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, drawings and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repair, replacement or modification. Responsible for accurately clocking to jobs. Perform other duties as assigned. The following duties will apply based on the area to which the employee is assigned: Composites: Repair, replace, and rebuild composite parts. Utilize OEM and Engineering drawings to modify composite parts. Accomplish wet lay-up repairs. Accomplish elevated temperature repairs. Understand quote process. Knows all standard chemicals, epoxies, sealants, resins, pre-pregs, composite repair materials and their associated MSDS. Sheet Metal: Repair, replace, and rebuild A/C component structures. Possess basic computer skills. Repair & modify flight control surfaces and components. Utilize special installation tools, such as blind rivet guns, etc. Utilize OEM and Engineering drawings to modify aircraft structure. Complete specialized tasks, such as flap peening, cold working, etc. Fabricate repair parts using special shop tooling, such as brakes, stretchers, etc.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Airframe and/or Power plant License and level of skill customarily acquired after one year as a General Mechanic, or three years of related commercial / military aircraft experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Service, repair and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
Repair, modify, replace or otherwise perform routine aircraft maintenance work in specialized area of aircraft.
Develop repair schemes utilizing SRM or Engineering data.
Conduct operational tests.
Communicate effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.
Complete job assignments in a timely manner.
Read and interpret manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, drawings and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repair, replacement or modification.
Accurately clocking to jobs.
Repair, replace, and rebuild composite parts.
Utilize OEM and Engineering drawings to modify composite parts.
Accomplish wet lay-up repairs.
Accomplish elevated temperature repairs.
Understand quote process.
Knows all standard chemicals, epoxies, sealants, resins, pre-pregs, composite repair materials and their associated MSDS.
Repair, replace, and rebuild A/C component structures.
Repair & modify flight control surfaces and components.
Utilize special installation tools, such as blind rivet guns, etc.
Utilize OEM and Engineering drawings to modify aircraft structure.
Complete specialized tasks, such as flap peening, cold working, etc.
Fabricate repair parts using special shop tooling, such as brakes, stretchers, etc.