10k Bonus! Aircraft Mechanic II Structural - ID:2130037209 - San Antonio TX

$10,000 bonus for eligible hires!!

Type of aircraft: Military
Longevity: 12+ months
Type of work environment: Repair/Modification/Manufacture Facility

Position Responsibilities:

• 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 manufacturers' 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 the functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• Detailed knowledge of aircraft's unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes, sheers, etc. is required.
• The mechanic will be required to access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate online 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, and mobile crane, and riding type electric-powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignments.
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits as required for assigned work.
• 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 the face, eyes, ears, hands, 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 on 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, bending/stooping, lying down, and operating foot controls for an extended period of time
• Occasional contact with metals
• Frequent exposure to noise

Tools required: No
Years experience: 4+ years
License requirements: A&P license 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 4+ years of on-aircraft heavy structures experience. Please clearly indicate on your resume your aircraft platform experience and years of experience with aircraft heavy structures.
• Demonstrated experience in close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation of critical support structures including doublers, triplers, seat tracks, planks, stringers, etc.
• 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.
• Willing and able to work any shift (Must be able & willing 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)
• This position will require the ability to obtain customer approval for access.
• Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude the ability to obtain access.
• A 3rd party background check relating to personal and business finances, residences, employment history, past drug use, prior military service, and criminal behavior will be conducted.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Very Important Person (VIP) aircraft or specialty aircraft interior installations within the last ten (10) years.
• FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant license is preferred