An Aircraft or A & P Mechanic maintains and repairs different types of aircraft such as planes, jets or helicopters. Provides scheduled maintenance and inspections. May specialize in working on the frame, engine, electrical systems or other parts of an aircraft, or specialize in certain types of aircraft.
This team works 10 hours days, 6 days a week. Must be able to work either 1st or 2nd shift
OT/DOT expected: Yes, the possibly of OT is expected. Contractors will be asked to work weekends
Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment - OJT or formal classroom training
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas
Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components
Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems
Knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.
Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests
Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications
Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electronics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met
Requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
(REQUIRED
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
): 5+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless
5+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
5+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns
5+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (i.e.. doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft
Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
(DESIRED
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
): Previous client experience
Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance
787 Platform Experience
A&P Certification
Experience working with composite aircraft structures
Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lifting, bending, standing, operating machinery, working outside 30% of the time
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).
TRAVEL:
There is possible travel for training.
WORK HOURS
FULL
TIME/VARIABLE SHIFT
1st and 2nd shift - all candidates submitted must be willing to work both shifts. This team works 10 hours days, 6 days a week.
PER CLIENT
Candidates who do not have the flexibility to work all shifts or variable shifts should not apply for this opportunity.
ADDITIONAL
This work assignment has been designated as "safety-sensitive" by the Client. Contractors assigned to safety-sensitive jobs at the Client site must first complete regulatory pre-placement requirements prior to reporting to assignment. Additionally, contractors assigned to safety-sensitive work will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal mandates. Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.
