Sheetmetal Mechanic

Tyonek Native Corporation•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Work a full range of aircraft sheet metal duties including, but not limited to, disassemble, modify, repair and reassemble complex aircraft metal items & systems, including bulkheads, airframes, spars, air scoops, flaps, wings, pylons, sponsons, fuselages, skins, ribs, gussets and internal and external fuel tanks.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Five (5) years relevant experience in heavy structures or military aviation background
Military installation DEPOT level maintenance experience and/or equivalent major MRO facility preferred.
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints
Must be familiar with U.S. Military aviation maintenance criteria and specifications
Must be able to manufacture, fabricate, develop, install and repair a variety of items from a variety of metals including high strength steel, titanium, aluminum and numerous alloys, fiberglass and honeycomb/composite skins.
Up to 25% travel may be required
Must be a US Citizen
Must be able to pass a National Agency background check, which could include a criminal history and credit check for access to Government facilities.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.

Nice To Haves

A&P license not required but a plus
Prefer experience from military fixed wing and/or rotor community, including, but not limited to: F/A-18, P-8, F-5, T-6,T-44,H-60 variants or civilian heavy structures sheet metal/fastener R&R background.

Responsibilities

Analyze and evaluate structural damage to metal system and items
Develop patterns using a combination of parallel and radial line development
Fabricate, install, and repair a variety of items and systems made from a wide variety of metals, e.g., stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb, alloys, aluminum etc.
Replace sections and patch old systems
Cut, bend, shape, and form metals for items that have numerous irregular angles, planes and curves with varying pitch and circumference
Use a variety of assembly joints, complex fastening systems, riveted or welded joints
Drill or punch holes
Assemble or repair items by seaming, soldering, bolting, screwing, riveting, tacking and spot welding
User precision measuring instruments such as calipers, protractors, snap ring, height, depth, dial and screw pitch gauges, squares, rulers, trammel points and sine bars
Other Duties as Assigned