Airframe Structures Technician - 3434

Duncan Aviation; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Benefits Package

Health Savings Account

401(k) with match

Tool Account Program

In-House Training

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Duncan Aviation in Lincoln, NE is seeking an Airframe Structures Technician to repair sheet metal and composite components according to manufacturer specs, Duncan Aviation procedures, and customer requirements. You will document maintenance actions, review service bulletins and airworthiness directives, and fabricate or install parts as needed while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications include a High School diploma; Technician I–III experience levels; Airframe or Repairman

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Two years sheet metal or aircraft maintenance experience for Technician II.
• Five years sheet metal or aircraft maintenance experience for Technician III.
• FAA Airframe Maintenance Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• With moderate supervision, perform repairs in compliance with SBs and ADs and standard fabrication practices of sheet metal and composite components.
• Perform fitting and installation of fabricated and manufactured parts; propose alternate installation and fabrication processes; assist troubleshooting of structural tasks.
• Prepare and complete documentation for records per company policy and FAA regulations; document discrepancies and corrective actions; complete SBs and AD compliance statements; close squawks and work orders.
• Consistently locate and use appropriate technical data and follow verbal instructions during maintenance tasks.
• Perform other related duties assigned by management.

Education

Airframe Structures Technician I

Airframe Structures Technician II

Airframe Structures Technician III

Job description

The Airframe Structures Technician performs repairs to sheet metal and composite components on a variety of airframes in a safe and clean work environment according to manufacturer's specifications, Duncan Aviation approved procedures, and customer specifications. In addition, this position prepares and completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.

Essential Job Functions

1. With moderate supervision, performs repairs in compliance with Service Bulletins (SB's) and Airworthiness Directives (AD's) and standard fabrication practices of sheet metal and composite components of aircraft in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, Duncan Aviation approved procedures, and customer specifications in a timely manner in a clean, safe and professional manner with minimal rework. Accurately order general aircraft parts as needed.

2. Performs fitting and installation of fabricated parts and manufactured parts. Proposes and seeks approval for alternate installation and fabrication processes as needed to complete the task to the highest degree of quality and efficiency. Assists with troubleshooting of structural related tasks.

3. Prepares various documents for record keeping purposes, as required by Company policy and FAA regulations (i.e. turnovers, removal sheets, personal training log, etc.). Demonstrates proficiency of Duncan Aviation work order system by completing accurate and timely discrepancies and corrective action statements, SB's and AD Compliance statements, final inspection and closing of squawks and work orders.

4. Consistently locates and uses appropriate technical data and follows verbal instructions when accomplishing assigned maintenance tasks.

5. Performs other related duties assigned by management.

Job Specific Requirements

• Licenses/Certificates: Airframe or Repairman's Certificate required; Powerplant Certificate preferred; valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; Respirator Fit qualified; Man Lift qualified; tool inventory per department tool list required
• Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required
• Physical: Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.; reads small print; hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration; tolerates products, materials and fumes associated with component maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerates standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting
• Environmental: Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and in noisy environments

Education and Experience

Airframe Structures Technician I:

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Previous sheet metal experience or training preferred

Airframe Structures Technician II:

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Two years sheet metal or aircraft maintenance experience required
• FAA Airframe Maintenance Certificate preferred

Airframe Structures Technician III:

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Five years sheet metal or aircraft maintenance experience required

Available Benefits

• Moving is expensive and hard work! Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
• Duncan offers a comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) that is available to team members on day one.
• Plan for your medical needs with a Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions).
• Save for your future through our 401(k) program where you can begin contributions within your first 45 days, 50% match on first 6% contributed
• Participate in Duncan Aviation's Tool Account Program, to acquire & grow your Tool Inventory all while making interest free payments
• Take advantage of a variety of In-House Training opportunities, or use Tuition Assistance to further your education.

Duncan Aviation is an Equal Opportunity and ... EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled