JOB TITLE: Aircraft Mechanic II - Heavy Structural - C17

LOCATION: San Antonio, TX

PAY RATE: $36.23 per hour. 

***MUST BE US PERSONS*** 

Very exciting opportunity to work with one of the world's largest aerospace companies! The contracts are regularly extended, and direct opportunities are often available. 

 Qualifying Questions: 

• Are you a US person, as noted in the Job description? 

• Do you meet the job’s educational and experience requirements?

• Can you either commute to the job location or relocate for the position?

Details: 

• 12-month contract with opportunities for extension

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna 

• Potential for bonuses 

• As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!

• 1,000’s of openings nationwide

Summary: 

• Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.

• Maintains and repairs aircraft components, including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.

• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.

• Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturer's manuals.

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas.

• Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure.

• Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure by standard repair processes.

• Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair.

• Ability to proficiently access and manipulate computer systems daily for work instructions, drawings, and training

• Use of tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts.

• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals.

• Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.

• A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required.

• The mechanic will be required to access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests.

• This candidate will be responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.

• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.

• Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role
   

• Must be able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays.

• Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Required Skills:

• High school or GED

• Position requires 4+ years of experience in those duties as previously described for satisfactory performance.

• Knowledgeable in shop mathematics and practices

• Experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures.

• Proficient in computer skills including but not limited to: aircraft related systems and basic office software.

• Must be able to work various shifts.

Ability to Perform the Following Requirements:

• The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.

• Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms

• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.

• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests

• Read, write, and comprehend the English language

• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material

• Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities

• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation

• On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs

• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)

• Frequent walking on flat surfaces

• Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces

• Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces

• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands

• Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls for an extended period of time

• Occasional contact with metals

• Frequent exposure to noise

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Depot Level/Heavy Structures maintenance

• Experience working with titanium aircraft structures.

• Experience working on or around Executive Fleet Platform

• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.

• FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant license is preferred