Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requires thorough comprehension in reading, interpreting engineering drawings, repair manuals and related technical data and thorough knowledge of and skill in the use of tools and techniques of rework and repair of sheet metal fabricated structures.
Requires a thorough knowledge of shop mathematics, ability to lay out, form, shape, and/or fit and assemble multi-contoured parts using such precision instruments as micrometers, calipers, dividers, dial indicators, levels, protractors, clinometers, gages and rulers, and such metal working tools as hand and powered sheers, brakes, rolls, mallets, forming blocks, hand saws, grinders, sanders, files, a wide variety of pneumatic drills, rivet guns and blind fastener tools.
Requires a thorough knowledge of various machinery to include band saws, hydraulic and manual press brakes, hydraulic and manual shears, shrink/stretch press, turret punch, etc.
Requires a thorough knowledge of various hand tools to include pneumatic rivet guns, pneumatic/electric drills, hand shears, countersinks, calipers, micrometers, Clecos, clamps, cherry max guns, hi-lock tools, drills, scales, etc.
Requires expert comprehension in reading, interpreting engineering drawings, repair
manuals and related technical data and thorough knowledge of and skill in the use of tools and techniques of rework and repair of sheet metal fabricated structures.
Requires thorough knowledge of shop mathematics, ability to lay out, form, shape, and/or fit and assemble multi-contoured parts using such precision instruments as micrometers, calipers, dividers, dial indicators, levels, protractors, clinometers, gages and rulers, and such metal working tools as hand and powered sheers, brakes, rolls, mallets, forming blocks, hand saws, grinders, sanders, files, a wide variety of pneumatic drills, rivet guns, and blind fastener tools.
Requires a thorough knowledge of aircraft structural hardware (including applications and techniques of preparation and installation) such as solid, tubular, and explosive rivets, standard and special aircraft bolts, nuts, and washers, anchor nuts, Hi-Loks, Dzus fasteners, screws, airlock and fasteners, and a variety of other structural fasteners.
Requires expert knowledge of and the ability to detect various types of corrosion such as surface corrosion, galvanic or dissimilar metal corrosion, pitting corrosion, and fretting corrosion.
Requires an expert knowledge of corrosion treatment, repair methods, and proper tools used in corrosion removal.
Requires expert knowledge and probable effects of various loads and stresses applied to structures such as compression, tensile and shear, and the ability to recognize an overloaded or overstressed condition.
The aircraft sheet metal mechanic must rely on advanced trade knowledge and the ability to improvise trade techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.


Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five (5) years of experience with an aircraft sheet metal mechanic background in commercial or military aircraft manufacturing/repair/installation required.

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