Structures Mechanic (Contractor)

For approved contract agencies only

Purpose: The Aircraft Structures / Sheet Metal Mechanic (Contractor) is responsible for performing heavy maintenance and modifications on Dash 8 and King Air aircraft.

Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance, minor and major airframe repairs working in a high-quality, efficient manner
• Perform various complex modifications, structures repair, fabrication, plan, layout and structural disassembly/assembly of aircraft and aircraft components
• Remove, replace, and repair aircraft structure and components with use of special tooling utilizing applicable technical data
• Perform sheet metal bends to guidelines and specifications
• Use shop mathematics to determine curves, angles, pitch, etc.
• Work with various kinds of metal such as: honeycomb material, aluminum and aluminum alloys, titanium, stainless steel, etc.
• Utilize various glues, sealants, epoxy, pro-seal, and in addition to other chemicals/consumables as required per applicable technical data
• Read and interpret manufacturer Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, Repair Drawings, Structural Repair Manuals, Service Bulletins, technical directives, drawings, blueprints, and schematics etc. to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing damaged aircraft structure components.
• Properly complete required paperwork to comply with Federal Regulations and applicable company policy/procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and report any unsafe conditions
• Maintain communication with assigned Team Lead for task updates and status reports
• Maintains responsibility for proper execution of parts tag instructions in accordance with Repair Station Quality Control Manual
• Assist in the training and guidance of new sheet metal mechanics

Requirements:

• FAA Airframe required
• 5 years + recent hands-on experience performing heavy aircraft maintenance and modifications
• High school education required; some college preferred
• Provide your own toolbox (shadowed) and tools (etched)
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with A&P Mechanics, Inspectors, Pilots, and Engineers to maintain and modify aircraft
• Experience working in an AS9100, ISO 9001, DCMA and FAA Part 145 environment preferred
• Ability to: lift, balance, and carry 50 lbs, crawl in and out of tight spaces, and predominantly work in enclosed hangars, occasionally in exterior weather conditions or elevated heights