Overview
The Structural Mechanic/Installer works as part of a maintenance crew tasked with repairing and implementing structural and body enhancements to an aircraft for which the crew is rated to work on.
Responsibilities
- Installs units, parts, equipment, and components in structural assembly, according to drawings and specifications, using hand tools and power tools
- Replace worn aircraft body parts, flight control surfaces, fuel cell and tank cleaning and restoration, pylon and windshield replacements
- Follows strict dimension tolerances and compliance to FAA maintenance bulletins based on supplied engineering blueprints
- May operate gas-based Arc welding equipment, brazing equipment, centering tools, riveting tools and other prescribed sheet metal and structural maintenance tools
- 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 parts
- Understand and interpret engineering blueprints, illustrations and specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, identities and relationship of parts
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- FAA A&P or appropriate military occupational specialty training required
Experience:
- Five years’ experience required
Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO and CEO.
