Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

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