Aircraft Mechanic I - Structures

Aircraft Mechanic I - C-130 StructuresThe Aircraft Mechanic I inspects, troubleshoots malfunctions, rigs, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and aircraft systems of moderate difficulty.This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheetmetal brake, rivet gun, and drills.Inspects components/repairs for structural serviceability according to specifications and technical publications.Removes and installs close tolerance, high-strength fasteners in major aircraft structural components.Manufactures with the use of jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds to fabricate repair or replacement parts.Uses advanced metalworking practices, equipment, and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components.Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation; applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems.This worker reads and interprets manufacturers and maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.Duties may include requirements to adjust, repair, or replace electrical system wiring and aircraft accessories; perform preflight, thru-flight, and basic post-flight maintenance inspections, perform as Refuel/Defuel, Jack and Tow Team member/supervisor. Individual may also be required to perform other miscellaneous aircraft servicing to include, but not limited to Lox, Hydraulic and Engine Oil, service aircraft tire and perform aircraft lubes.Basic Qualifications:Must have a minimum of 5 years aircraft structural maintenance experience.This mechanic must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft structural and mechanical systems and must be able to apply knowledge to solve moderate to complex problems or malfunctions.The candidate must be able to interpret technical orders, blueprints, or other written guidance to accomplish repairs, replacement or modification of structural components.Individuals must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical components with the ability to troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and replace parts/components; requires a broad working knowledge of C-130J/H aircraft systems including hydraulics, structures, engines, refuel pods, and electrical systems.Experience performing periodic, and other hourly, special, or calendar inspections.Basic knowledge of electrical theory and thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and powered/non-powered support equipment.Proficient with using USAF Technical Orders, the Data Transfer and Diagnostic System (DTADS), documentation of AFTO 781 forms, and entering data into the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS).Experience with making entries in aircraft logs and records. Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projectsExperience with aircraft launch/recovery, performing preflight, thru-flight, and basic post-flight and corrosion inspections.Prior experience performing other miscellaneous aircraft services including but not limited to Lox, Hydraulic, and Engine Oil, service aircraft tire/struts, and must be familiar with handling HAZMAT/HAZWASTE materials.Desired Skills:Six (6) years of experience on at least one AFSOC C-130 MDS.Heavy structures modification experience on C-130JPrior C-130 Isochronal/Letter Check experienceThree (3) years of C-130J flight line aircraft experienceSecurity Clearance Statement:This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: SecretOther Important Information You Should Know:Ability to Work Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leaderPREFERENCE STATEMENT Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).EEO STATEMENT Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.