Job Description:

Aircraft Structures Technician Job Description

Responsibilities

Fabricating sheet metals for replacing worn aircraft body parts, flight control surfaces, fuel cell and tank cleaning and restoration, pylon and windshield replacements with strict dimension tolerances and compliance to FAA maintenance bulletins, based on supplied engineering blueprints.

Operate gas-based Arc welding equipment, brazing equipment, centering tools, riveting tools and other prescribed sheet metal and structures maintenance tools.

Maintain adequate number and quality of tools necessary to perform assigned tasks.

Remove dented or worn-out aircraft sheet metal and structural parts.

Cut, trim, bend and smooth sheet metal parts, ensuring proper fit within tolerances and clearance of parts.

Understand and interpret engineering blueprints, illustrations, and specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, identities, and relationships of parts.

Complete assigned tasks properly and timely in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth in the manual.

Complete all paperwork related to assigned tasks properly and timely.

Ensure proper Required Inspection item procedures are adhered to and to notify the Manager of Maintenance or the Quality Assurance Coordinator upon completion.

Understand and follow procedures out of the aircraft manufacture’s maintenance manuals.

Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned by the Supervisor or Maintenance, Manager of Maintenance, or higher authority.

Qualifications

Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required.

Active, valid Driver’s License required.

High school diploma, or GED required.

Sheet metal and fabrication experience.

Ability to read and interpret aircraft drawing and schematics.

Must own and provide a minimum set of tools.

Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Must be willing to work in an environment that is subject to changing climate conditions and moderate noise levels.

Must be able to exercise good judgement in a team environment as well as in aircraft maintenance and safety.

Must have problem solving and organizational skills.

Must be able to read and understand Company and Manufacturer Manuals.

Must be able to perform all line maintenance functions unsupervised at any time.

Must be able to lift and move items of 70 pounds or more on a regular basis.

Excellent communication and people skills.

Ability to bend and/or squat repeatedly and stand for long periods of time.

Hiring for KY, Erlanger