C17 Aircraft Heavy Structures - TX - FREE RELO SUPPORT! - The Structures Company

JOB TITLE: Aircraft Mechanic II - Structural

LOCATION: San Antonio, TX

***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 

• As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!

• 1,000’s of openings nationwide

• Potential for bonuses

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.

• Applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation, and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints or manufactures' manuals.

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

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

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

• Demonstrates the capability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, 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

Required Skills:

• 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.

• 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.

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