Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least four years of recent verifiable experience
• Knowledge of the characteristics and properties of metals used in the trade
• Knowledge of the makeup, operation, installation, and adjustment of a variety of major interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies
• Knowledge in use of basic hand and power tools such as hammer, chisels, hand snips, band and circle saws, box and pan brakes, rotary machines, welding equipment, etc.
• Experience using measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, snap ring, screw pitch gauges, and other hand measurement devices
• Experience in use of shop mathematics and principles
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to pass a background check, which could include a criminal history and credit check for access to Government facilities.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within nine (9) months of employee's start date.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate structural damage to aircraft sheet metal systems or items to be manufactured, repaired, or modified
• Examine aircraft and metal structures to locate cracks, breaks, holes, bulges, etc.
• Determine type and extent of repairs needed to restore original strength to components
• Plan and layout work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, work orders, etc.
• Develop patterns and layout, cut form, join, assemble, and install metal parts, items, and assemblies
• Use mathematics to determine curves, angles and pitch
• Work with various kinds of metal including magnesium, honeycomb material, galvanized and black iron, aluminum and aluminum alloys, etc.
• Make repairs by manufacturing new parts and reinforcing, patching and replacing defective parts.
• Other duties as assigned