Aircraft Mechanic III (Sheet Metal)

Kinsley Power Systems; Alabama; On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III Sheet-Metal to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing modifications on T-6A aircraft, supervising mechanics, and applying technical expertise to ensure optimal aircraft performance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance, particularly in sheet metal modification, and have a strong ability to interpret blueprints and technical documents. Join a mission-focused organization that values your skills and offers above industry-standard benefits while you contribute to vital projects supporting the U.S. Government and allied forces.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience required.
• Knowledge of corrosion preventative treatments is essential.
• Experience in guiding and mentoring technicians is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures and components.
• Provide technical guidance to lower-level technicians.
• Interpret technical data to solve complex problems.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Sheet Metal Modification

Technical Guidance

Troubleshooting

Blueprint Interpretation

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Torque Wrenches

Dial Indicators

Micrometers

Cable Tensiometers

Sheet Metal Brakes

Shears

Job description

S³, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The staff is 70% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

S³, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; S3 Arabia (S3A), a subsidiary of S3I operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S³, Inc. and subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth and are approaching 1000 employees. At S³, Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!

GLSS is an Aircraft Mechanic III Sheet-Metal to support ongoing projects at various locations.

Description:

The Aircraft Mechanic performs modifications to the T-6A aircraft to install the Automated Backup Oxygen System. Applies technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported. Capable of performing, supervising, and inspecting the duties of Mechanic Is, IIs, and IIIs.

Responsibilities:

• A person in this position maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components, and engines from complex to extreme difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components, including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
• This worker also applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturers' manuals.
• Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting and repair procedures and the replacement of components.
• This worker will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

Experience:

• A thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine the functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• A detailed knowledge of unique aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes, shears, etc. is required.
• Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural and mechanical engineers as well as customers.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workloads to meet aircraft delivery schedules. This worker will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
• Must have experience with the installation of aircraft modifications that involve drilling, cutting, or punching sheet metal to install new fittings and fasteners in order to make instruments or displays in accordance with blueprints, technical documents, or TCTOs.
• Must have experience reading and interpreting technical instructions, including blueprints and TCTO instructions.
• Must be knowledgeable enough to know when instructions or blueprints are vague, incomplete, or unclear and request additional technical information.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Aircraft environmental systems and oxygen servicing experience are highly desired.
• Must have five (5) years of aircraft maintenance experience and should have experience guiding, instructing, and mentoring less experienced technicians.
• Must be knowledgeable of corrosion preventative treatments and coatings chemicals.
• Must have five (5) years of experience preparing aircraft metal surfaces for application of corrosion preventative treatments.
• Be skilled in the application of USAF/DoD authorized treatments and coatings that inhibit prevent corrosion.
• Must be willing and able to travel TDY to designated locations to perform work:
• Sheppard AFB, TX
• Randolph AFB, TX
• Laughlin AFB, TX
• Vance AFB, OK
• Columbus AFB, MS

Company: GLSS