Sheetmetal Worker

Tyonek Native Corporation•Lemoore, CA

About The Position

This position is at a depot-level repair facility maintaining aircraft, including but not limited to F/A-18 A-G and F-35. Military aviation platform experience is a plus. The role requires a government-issued clearance and passing a FRCW-administered certification skills examination as a condition of employment. Up to 25% travel may be required. Work may involve protracted or irregular hours as needed or required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of Sheetmetal Mechanic (Aircraft Mechanic I) experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and/or maintain a secret clearance.
Must pass a FRCW-administered certification skills examination as a condition of employment.
Must be able to meet the physical and sensory functional requirements described in the posting, including mobility, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 44 pounds, handling tools and objects, visual acuity, hearing, communication, and color and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

Military aviation platform experience.
A&P license.
Experience in the military fixed-wing community or a civilian heavy-structure background.
Experience in heavy structure U.S. Military aviation or related FAA or civil aviation.

Responsibilities

Perform a full range of aircraft sheet metal duties, including disassembling, modifying, repairing, and reassembling complex aircraft metal items and systems such as bulkheads, airframes, spars, air scoops, wings, flaps, pylons, sponsons, fuselages, skins, ribs, gussets, and fuel tanks.
Analyze and evaluate structural damage to metal systems and items.
Develop patterns using parallel and radial line development.
Fabricate, install, and repair items and systems made from metals including stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb, alloys, and aluminum.
Replace sections and patch existing systems.
Cut, bend, shape, and form metal for items with irregular angles, planes, and curves.
Use a variety of assembly joints and fastening systems, including riveted or welded joints; drill or punch holes; and assemble or repair items by seaming, bolting, screwing, riveting, or tacking.
Ensure assembly methods meet appearance and strength standards and critical tolerances.
Use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, protractors, snap ring, height, depth, dial and screw pitch gauges, squares, rulers, trammel points, and sine bars.
Perform other duties as assigned.