The mechanic will maintain, repair, and modify structural components on C130 model aircraft.

Essential Functions:

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• The qualified applicant must have the experience and ability to perform the following:
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• Experience performing Aircraft C and D-checks
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• Experience in aircraft structural repair, fabrication, modification, and installation of parts, items, and assemblies by interpreting technical data using engineering drawings, blue prints, or manufacturers drawings/manuals.
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• The Mechanic will plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair both internal and external aircraft structures and surfaces for aircraft modification.
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• Mechanic must be a qualified aviation sheet metal mechanic with experience in aviation sheet metal, hardware installation such as rivet/blind rivet installation, HI-Loc installation, etc.
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• The candidate must have a common knowledge of tooling required for performance of aircraft structural work.
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• Additional job duties are required but not limited to: performs corrosion control, maintenance inspections, miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, tow and jack aircraft.
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• Strong aircraft structures knowledge and skill is required for this position.
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• Work in a team-oriented work environment, under minimal supervision, performing a variety of structural assembly operations in a production department
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• Must be able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.
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• Must be able to setup and use a variety of precision measuring instruments such as: dial indicators, micrometers, measurement gauges and calipers, etc.
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• Must be able to use common hand tools: drills, reamers, debarring tools, files, rivet guns, bucking bars, etc.
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• Complies with all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures
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• Must have a well-rounded knowledge of sheet metal tooling, equipment, materials, and processes
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• Must take instruction and guidance well
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• Must be able to lift 70 lbs.
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• Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical tasks which include bending, stooping, kneeling and working overhead for long periods of time.
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• Must be able to work at a fast pace while maintaining a high level of quality
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Qualifications:

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• 5+ years structural sheet metal experience
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• Experience performing Aircraft C & D-checks (preferred)
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• Heavy modification/integration/repair sheet metal experience on aircraft
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• High school diploma/GED
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• A&P license
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AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

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