Aircraft Mechanic II - Structures

Yulista Holding, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Yulista Holding, LLC in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking an Aircraft Structural Mechanic responsible for assessing aircraft damage and implementing repair procedures. The successful candidate will utilize advanced metalworking practices and maintain aircraft structural integrity.

This role requires a High School Diploma and 5+ years of relevant experience. The position offers opportunities to work independently while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant aircraft depot-level structural maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Knowledgeable in fabrication, repair, or replacement of metal components.

Responsibilities

• Assess and repair aircraft structural components.
• Manufacture jigs, fixtures, and molds for repairs.
• Document maintenance in accordance with QA requirements.

Skills

Advanced metalworking practices

Decision analysis

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer-service skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Aircraft Structural Mechanic is responsible for assessing aircraft damage and draft repair procedures to aircraft structural and composite components. Must be able to utilize advanced metalworking practices and techniques to form, cut, bend, and fasten new or repair components to damaged structures. Must be proficient in close tolerance drilling and reaming for installation of high‑strength fasteners. Able to use powered and non‑powered metalworking tooling and equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Inspect and assess damage to aircraft structural components and formulate proper repair or replacement procedures utilizing applicable technical data.


• Remove and install close‑tolerance, high‑strength fasteners in major aircraft structural components.


• Advise on structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural integrity.


• Perform post‑repair flight‑control weight and balance functions as well as control‑surface rigging per designated technical orders.


• Inspect components and repairs for structural serviceability according to specifications and technical publications.


• Manufacture or use jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds to fabricate repair or replacement parts.


• Use advanced metalworking practices, equipment, and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components.


• Apply shop drawing and metal‑layout techniques; shop mathematics; corrosion identification, removal, repair, and prevention; cleaning of metals; application of protective coatings and markings.


• Close completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.


• Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.


• Store, handle, and dispose of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards and company processes.


• Operate and maintain related aircraft Support Equipment (SE).


• Use automated maintenance systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain records, document actions, and update time‑change database.


• Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.


• Maintain strict tool‑control procedures.


• Report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor.


• Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis and replace worn or broken tools.


• Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day‑to‑day maintenance.


• Promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor.


• Enter maintenance records with a description of the work performed and verify the work was performed satisfactorily.


• Perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual contributor working under the direction of senior leadership.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Skilled in depot‑level processes and procedures for replacement of major structural components.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering drawings, technical documentation, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.


• Strong decision analysis and problem‑solving skills.


• Ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.


• Must be able to communicate issues to management.


• Intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite.


• Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.


• Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred.


• Knowledgeable of fixed‑wing aircraft construction features, identification and characteristics of aerospace materials to include proper use, mixing, and storage of acids, solvents, alcohol, caustics, primers, and paints; and proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and materials.


• Knowledgeable in depot fabrication, repair, or replacement of metal components, tubing, cable, plastic, fiberglass, bonded honeycomb, and composite structural components.


• Must be able to utilize respirator, forced air, or other breathing equipment during the performance of assigned duties.


• Ability to enter data accurately into databases.


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.


• Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff.


• Will also routinely interact with other crew members.


• Must possess effective oral and technical written communication skills to clearly communicate information to others.


• Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers, etc.


• Ability to follow processes.


• Strong professional customer‑service skills, including active listening, prompt service, and follow‑up.


• Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to Yulista goals.


• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.


• High degree of self‑motivation and the ability to work independently.


• Ability to multi‑task.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• 5+ years of relevant aircraft depot‑level structural maintenance experience with fixed / rotary wing commercial, Government, or DOD aircraft.


• Previous Air Force Specialty Code 2A753 / 2A773 highly desirable.


• Multi‑aspect aviation qualifications / certifications / disciplines highly preferred.


• Experience supporting DoD contracts.


• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within depot‑level maintenance required.


• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airplane and/or Powerplant certification a plus.


• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non‑work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non‑discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

NOTE

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.