Structures Techncian

Dallas Aeronautical Services (DAS) is an industry leading repair and overhaul facility specializing in composites, flight structures, components and nacelles for todays sophisticated business and commercial aircraft.   We recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence.

Job Overview: 

Maintain, repair, modify, fabricate, and installation of parts, items, and assemblies of structural components using current technical data such as blue prints or manufacturers drawings/manuals.  Plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs both internal and external aircraft structures and surfaces for aircraft repair.  Performs repairs with varying sheet metal types, and thicknesses.  Remove and replace of various fastener types such as solid rivets, blind rivet, HI-Loc, etc.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and write English
• Read and follow all work instructions, as well as properly document work performed using documents such as process planning, adhesive log sheets, Material Review Board/Engineering Work Orders (MRB/EWO’s), Process Specifications, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Manuals, etc.
• Read basic blueprints
• Use close tolerance measuring tools (i.e., scales, micrometers, calipers, depth gages, etc.).
• Use hand tools (i.e., drill motors, die grinders, rivet guns, fastener installation tools, etc.).
• Perform alignment/assembly using jig, templates and fixtures.
• Perform trimming burring, countersinking, riveting, drilling and reaming to blueprint specified tolerance.

• Mechanical assembly in an aircraft, automotive, or similar environment is preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma, GED equivalent

Physical Requirements:

l    Stand, kneel, bend for extended periods of time.

• Lift 50lbs