Structures Technician III

Aircraft Structural Maintenance Technician

Perform all phases of repair, maintenance or modification on aircraft structural elements and/or component parts. Performs inspection, operational checks, ground handling, servicing, and the exchange or replacement of components as required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Required to read sketches, drawing, and schematics associated with assigned task and have a good basic knowledge of where to find proper documentation such as SRM references.
• Perform layout work, measuring, bending, and forming sheet metal in preparation for assembly.
• Fabricates sheet metal from raw stock by cutting down, drilling to prepare for installation.
• Become familiar with and follow the requirements of the RSQM, Federal Aviation Regulations, Airworthiness Directives, Advisory Circular, manufacturer's service bulletins and any other required references to perform their assigned work. Never begin any maintenance unless in possession of the proper, current and applicable approved or acceptable data.
• Ensure the work area is kept to the highest standards of safety, compliant at all times, enforcing regulations and practices to avoid accidents. Ensure that good housekeeping practices are performed at all times.
• Perform the proper tagging of Aircraft components, parts and panels appropriately stored (including racks by aircraft).
• Perform documentation procedures and sign-offs in accordance with Repair Station Quality Manual and respective task requirements.
• Ensure that tools and equipment are correctly used and handled for both safety and to reduce breakages, wear and tear. Ensure tooling, GSE and ground equipment is returned to its proper storage area following use.
• Strive for continuous process improvements and increasing efficiencies in execution and delivery with safety as a priority.
• Maintain close and frequent communication with the Lead Technician, notifying him/her of progress and any road-blocks or threats to task accomplishment that could impact re-delivery.
• Deal with customers in a cordial, respectful and professional manner.
• Ensure the highest quality service, safety standards and performance, with the objective of exceeding customer satisfaction in the re-delivery of airworthy, reliable and clean aircraft, in a timely manner.
• Take part in any required training as determined by the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications or Experience:

• More than 10 years' aircraft structural maintenance experience on commercial narrow/wide body transport category aircraft (Boeing, Airbus) fleet types.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in oral and written English.
• Must report for assignment with personal set of standard trade-specific tools.
• Able to use more complex measuring devices such as depth gages and Swiss micrometers.
• Understand the principal values of forming structural parts such as knowing the direction of the grain in sheet metals to prevent cracking of fabricated parts.
• Able to read, comprehend and follow the instructions on readily available tech data such as SRM, AMM, CMM etc.
• Able to perform mid to moderately heavy structures such as modifications, or repairs, to seat tracks, stringers, frames, floor beams, spars and external skins on all areas of the aircraft with limited supervision.
• Able to read, understand and decipher drawings.
• Possess a willingness to grow in knowledge and skill, and advance to the next level.
• Have knowledge and skills to operate basic structural equipment such as hand brakes, hand rollers, foot shears, band saws and disk sanders.
• Able to perform precise drilling, sanding, riveting or cutting operations using hand operated tools.

Preferred Qualifications or Experience:

• Valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe rating.
• Aircraft structural maintenance experience on current fleet types being maintained or modified by the Repair Station.
• Experience in V/VIP custom aircraft interior completions.
• Completion of General Familiarization Training Courses on current fleet types being maintained or modified by the Repair Station.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Attributes:

• Able to perform intermediate/major/heavy aircraft maintenance tasks with no supervision.
• Able to read, interpret and apply FAA approved or accepted data (i.e. IPC, M/M, OHM, SRM) proficiently.
• Proven ability to work alone and in a team environment.
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.
• Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.
• Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared.