Aircraft Mechanic - level 1- Structures

***MUST BE US PERSONS***

1)Able to read and interpret assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.

2)Able to setup and use a variety of precision measuring instruments such as: micrometers, calipers, etc.

3)Able to use common hand tools such as: drills, reamers, deburrers, files, rivet guns, bucking bars, etc.

4)Able to assemble aircraft structures and associated components with the aid of jigs and fixtures by drilling, filing, filling, honing, reaming, counter-sinking, dimpling, burring and fastening under close supervision.

5)With close supervision, perform close tolerance assembly operations such as: shimming, fitting, trimming, and aligning where variances may occur considerably from one assembly to another as with fairings and the mating of major structural assemblies.

6)Able to replace ribs, stiffeners, stringers in skinned assemblies establishing from blueprints with firm callouts, butt, center, chord, station and water lines.

7)Able to pickup blind hole locations for blank parts from existing structure. Also able to correct cans, buckles, wrinkles in outer skins

8)Able to identify different types of corrosion, and with supervision clean and treat corrosion.

9)Able to effectively communicate, orally and written, with other employees, members of management, and others, as required in their duties.

10)Able to clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc.

11)Able to perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment.

12)Able to perform assigned duties on all shifts without encumbrances due to weather or physical location and conditions.

13)Responsible for complying with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, contracts, facilities and other pertinent coverages.

14)Performs other duties as directed by management for the benefit of the company, program, or employee(s).

15). Ability to navigate basic computer systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office

• • Other Required Skills:
    • Composite aircraft materials
      • Not wet lay up, not prepreg in other words not mfg but people that have drilled into composites
    • Blind holes exp
    • Fasteners
    • Hilok
    • Composite drilling
    • Close tolerance drilling +/- .0003 tolerance
      • "3 thousandth"

Flight control components
- Disassembly and repair
- Reassembly
- Horizontal flaps

Composite drilling

Attention to details
Picking up blind holes

New parts and old parts together

Composite drilling

Performs inspections, disassembly and reassembly, as well as heavy depot rework and repair of F/A-18 series aircraft or Flight Control Surfaces in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other technical directives. Performs close tolerance drilling and reaming operations to critical support structures, and fracture critical assemblies. Perform removal and installation of close tolerance fasteners, bushings, anchor plates, and rivets. Assemble and repair sub-assemblies in fixture jigs and modification tooling as required. Perform corrosion removal, sealing and shimming operations of surface skins and assemblies. Knowledge and experience with composite materials is desirable.

We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world! And we are looking for first-class employees to work with our clients.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a US persons as noted in the Job description?
• Do you meet the educational requirements for this job?
• Do you meet the experience requirements for this job?
• Are you able to commute to the job location or are you able to relocate for the role?

Details:

• Contract - potential for extended term
• Medical, dental, and vision plan with United Healthcare
• 401K
• Potential for bonuses
• Sick pay, and holiday pay for those who qualify

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The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)