Aircraft Mechanic - Structural

ICONMA; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Aerospace and Defense sector is seeking a skilled Aircraft Mechanic – Structural to join their team in San Antonio, TX. This role involves working with non-porous metals and performing critical modifications and repairs on aircraft structures. You'll utilize your expertise in schematics, assembly drawings, and hand tools to ensure high-quality maintenance and safety standards. The company offers excellent growth opportunities and a supportive work environment, making it an ideal place for those passionate about aviation and engineering. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Growth and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel.
• Proficient in reading schematics and assembly drawings.
• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance and structural modification.

Responsibilities

• Perform drilling, reaming, and installation on aircraft structures.
• Read engineering drawings for structural modifications.
• Assist team members to meet cost and schedule targets.

Skills

Experience with non-porous metals

Schematic reading and interpretation

Use of structural hand tools

Heavy structures fastening

Aircraft mechanical troubleshooting

Knowledge of electrical systems

Operating a forklift and mobile crane

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Cable tensiometers

Sheet metal brakes and sheers

Job description

Our Client, an Aerospace and Defense company, is looking for an Aircraft Mechanic – Structural for their San Antonio, TX location.

Responsibilities:

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas
• Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure
• Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes
• 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
• 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
• Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications
• Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electronics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless
• 4+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
• 4+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages,
• hole finders, and rivet guns
• 4+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (i.e.. doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft
• 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.
• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (C-17 or Depot Level)
• Experience working with titanium aircraft structures
• Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment
• Education / Experience: High school or GED

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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