Structures Technician III

Draken•Holloman Air Force Base, NM

43d

About The Position

At Draken, we have created a new standard in aviation service capabilities for all branches of the United States Military, Department of Defense and allied militaries globally. We are looking for a skilled, dedicated AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN to maintain and operate the largest fleet of commercial tactical military fighter jets as we challenge today's warriors for tomorrow's fight. If you're looking to join a team with Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Teamwork at the core of its values, apply today!

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
10+ years of directly related aircraft sheet metal/structures experience
Ability to work with precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and standard scales
Ability to re-manufacture parts from scratch without drawings such as ribs, stringers and skins on aircraft flight controls
Ability to identify aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown or engineering documentation and technical orders
Ability to solve practical problems and work with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to install new modifications through engineering documentation and technical orders
Ability to facilitate corrosion control through application and removal of protective coatings, treatments, markings, and decals on aircraft and support equipment using conventional spray-painting equipment, brushes, rollers, and special applicators
Must be able to work various shifts
Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance

Nice To Haves

FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License preferred

Responsibilities

Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, structure repair manuals, and understanding of general notes.
Perform difficult structural pick-up and rework such as removing, replacing or realigning ribs, longerons, bulkheads, stringers, or fittings in completed skinned assemblies.
Perform tasks utilizing tools to include but not limited to drills, angle motors, shears, brake, drill press, and pneumatic riveter.
Complete installation of and fit such items as clamps, brackets, angles, longerons, supports, bulkheads, and component parts.
Perform forming, reforming, trimming, and altering of parts and structures as required. Fabricate detailed parts such as ribs, stringers, longerons, contoured skins, and combination repairs of skins and sub structures.
Utilized knowledge of metal strength characteristics (annealing, tempering, and normalizing) to select proper materials for repair.
Assess/assembles structural parts and components to meet requirements for preserving structural integrity.
Advise on structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural integrity.
Ensure aircraft component balance is maintained.
Assemble repairs using special fasteners and adhesives. Checks repairs for serviceability according to specifications and technical publications.
Use metalworking equipment and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components.
Fabricates, repairs, and assembles tubing and cable assemblies
Inspects structures and components and determines operational status. Interprets inspection findings and determines corrective action adequacy. Posts entries and maintains maintenance and inspection records.
Uses automated maintenance systems. Inputs, validates, and analyzes data processed to automated systems. Clears and closes out completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.
Other duties as assigned.