AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN

AIRBORNE Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid company holidays

401(k) with 5% match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

AIRBORNE Tampa is seeking an experienced aircraft mechanic to fabricate, repair, replace, or rebuild aircraft structures and repair parts in accordance with company policies, maintenance manuals, and governmental requirements.

The role requires heavy maintenance experience, ability to read manuals and blueprints, hands-on tool use, and leadership to guide technicians while maintaining safety and quality. Comprehensive benefits and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy aircraft maintenance, preferably with an airline or MRO company.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, instructions, blueprints and drawings.
• Proficient in using tools, gauges, instruments for tasks.
• Understanding hazardous materials handling and disposal as related to the job.
• Minimum required tools and readiness to meet SIDA badge qualifications.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work with leadership to supervise others and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, replace, or rebuild aircraft structures and repair parts per manuals and specs.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, instructions, blueprints, and drawings.
• Lead and direct the work of other employees and ensure high-quality results.
• Perform duties with minimal supervision while maintaining safety and compliance.
• Utilize tools, gauges, and instruments efficiently to complete tasks.
• Maintain knowledge of hazardous materials handling and disposal as required.

Skills

Heavy aircraft maintenance

Read blueprints

Interpret maintenance manuals

Leadership

Safety compliance

Hazardous materials handling

Tool proficiency

SIDA badge eligibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

This position is responsible for fabricating, repairing, replacing, or rebuilding aircraft structures, repair parts, and special tools, in accordance with policies, procedures, requirements, and specifications established by the company, applicable government agencies, and aircraft manufacturers as contained in approved Maintenance Manuals.

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid company holidays

401(k) retirement plan with5% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

Experience in heavy aircraft maintenance, preferably with an airline and/or MRO aircraft company

Must have thorough working knowledge of all forms and documents required to support heavy maintenance service, including Company policy and procedure manuals, FAR’s, AD’s, Service Bulletins, and Maintenance Manuals

Must be able to read and interpret technical manuals, instructions, blueprints, and drawings

Must be efficient in the use and application of tools, gauges, instruments, etc., necessary for the accomplishment of duties assigned

Must have an understanding and working knowledge of hazardous material handling and disposal as related to the job assignment

Must have minimum required tools

Must meet the qualifications to obtain a SIDA badge

High School diploma or equivalent

Shall have a thorough knowledge of work to be performed within a given classification and/or a specialized job/operation

Must have demonstrated the ability to use good judgment and make sound decisions

Must possess leadership qualities to include the previously demonstrated ability to cooperate and work with others

Must have the ability to perform high quality work in a reasonable length of time, lead, and direct the work of their employees

Must be able to satisfactorily accomplish all job assignments with little or no supervision or instruction

Must have the ability to efficiently and accurately read, interpret, and carry out written or verbal instructions, technical orders, operating procedures, and directives

• A valid driver’s license is required for this position.

Additional Duties

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors necessary for the normal day-to-day operation, not determined at time of hire

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periods

Must be able to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heights

Must be able to work with one or both hands extended overhead

Must have correctable near and far vision

Must be able to hear at conversational level with hearing aid

Must be able to lift 25 pounds

Must be able to handle and maintain control of small parts and to properly operate hand tools

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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