Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Davita Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Aircraft Structural Mechanic for a contract-to-hire position in San Antonio. The successful candidate will perform aircraft repairs and structural modifications, utilizing specialized skills in aircraft maintenance and repair procedures. This role requires a deep understanding of aircraft mechanical components and the ability to work with various tools and schematics effectively.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience with aircraft structures and non-porous metals.
• Proficient with hand tools specific to aircraft maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform drilling, reaming, and installation on structural components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and process specifications.
• Provide guidance to lower level technicians during maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Aircraft Repair

Metal Working

Reading Schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Drills

Rivet Guns

Job description

Job Title: Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Location with zip code: 375 Airlift Dr San Antonio TX 78226

Duration: 09+ months (Contract to hire)

Payrate : : $40.17/hour ($35.24/hour + 4.93 Health & Welfare benefits)

Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (candidates should be available to work variable shifts based on business need, 1st and 2nd)



Role & Responsibilities:

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas.


• Locating 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.


• Demonstrates the capability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair.


• Ability to proficiently access and manipulate computer systems daily for work instructions, drawings, and training


• Use of tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts.


• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals.


• Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.


• A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required.


• The mechanic will be required to access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests.


• This candidate will be responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.


• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.


• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.


• Must be able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Ability to perform the following requirements:

• The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.


• Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms


• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.


• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests


• Read, write, and comprehend the English language


• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities


• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs.) finger manipulation


• On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs.


• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs.)


• Frequent walking on flat surfaces


• Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces


• Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces


• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands


• Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls for an extended period of time


• Occasional contact with metals


• Frequent exposure to noise

Basic qualifications (required skills/experience):

• Position requires 4+ years of experience in those duties as previously described for satisfactory performance.


• Requires 4+ years' experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless.


• Requires 4+ years' working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures.


• Requires 4+ years' experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.


• Requires 4+ years' experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft.


• Knowledgeable in shop mathematics and practices.


• Experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures.

Preferred qualifications (desired skills/experience):

• Experience with Very Important Person (VIP) aircraft or specialty aircraft interiors installations within the last ten (10) years.


• Experience with Depot Level/Heavy Structures maintenance.


• Experience working on or around Executive Fleet Platform.


• FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant license is preferred.

Education / Experience:

• High school or GED.