Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Job Details for your reference: Job Title: Aircraft Structural Mechanic SCA pay rate of $43.05/hr (37.96/hr + 5.09H&W) Location: San Antonio, TX 78226 Shift Schedule: 6:00 AM-2:30 PM (Candidates should be available to work variable shifts based on business need, 1st 2nd and 3rd shift.)

Job Description:

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas

• Locate 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

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair

• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts

• Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components

• Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems

• Knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.

• Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests

• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work

• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds

• Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications

• Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electronics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met

• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

• The position requires the ability to pass an assessment at the end of training cycle

• The position requires compliance to SA Site Tool and FOD procedure

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless

• 4+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures

• 4+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns

• 4+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (i.e.. doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft

Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (C-17 or Depot Level)

• Experience working with titanium aircraft structures

• Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment