Aircraft Structural Mechanic I: Repair & Metalworking

Calista Corporation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yulista Contract Services LLC in Birmingham, AL seeks an Aircraft Mechanic I (Structures) to assess aircraft damage and draft repair procedures for structural and composite components. You will work with advanced metalworking practices to form, cut, bend, and fasten parts, using close tolerance drilling/reaming for high‑strength fasteners, and operate related tooling and equipment.

Requirements include 2+ years of relevant maintenance experience, ability to read engineering drawings, and

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable 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.
• Good decision analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect / assess damage to aircraft structural components and formulate proper repair/replacement procedures utilizing applicable technical data.
• Remove and install close tolerance, high‑strength fasteners in major aircraft structural components.
• Advises on structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour.
• Performs post repair flight control weight and balance functions and control surface rigging per designated technical orders.
• Inspect components/repairs for structural serviceability according to specifications and technical publications.
• Manufactures / use jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds to fabricate repair or replacement parts.

Skills

Depot level knowledge

Read engineering drawings

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Shop tools

Job description

Yulista Contract Services LLC in Birmingham, AL seeks an Aircraft Mechanic I (Structures) to assess aircraft damage and draft repair procedures for structural and composite components. You will work with advanced metalworking practices to form, cut, bend, and fasten parts, using close tolerance drilling/reaming for high‑strength fasteners, and operate related tooling and equipment.

Requirements include 2+ years of relevant maintenance experience, ability to read engineering drawings, and