Aviation Repair/Mod Tech: Flight Controls Specialist

Chipton-Ross, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Chipton-Ross, Inc. seeks multiple Product Repair/Mod Techs for a contract in Jacksonville, FL. First shift opportunities; read blueprints and perform maintenance on F18 flight controls, focusing on accuracy and timely documentation.

The role requires 3+ years as an Aircraft Mechanic, close tolerance drilling to .003 (and .001) plus precision measurement to .0005, and reading Airworthiness Directives/Service Bulletins. MS Office proficiency and fastener knowledge are required.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of Aircraft Mechanic experience.
• 3+ years experience reading engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics and specifications.
• Close tolerance drilling within .003 and precision measurement within .003.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Reading Airworthiness Directives, Technical Directives and Service Bulletins.
• Knowledge of common fastener sizes and cutting tools.

Aufgaben

• Repair overhaul structures for F18- EF Flight Controls.
• Identify fastener types: rivet, blind rivet, screw, hi-lock, bolt or lock bolt.
• Read and interpret blueprints, process data sheets & maintenance instruction manuals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning, corrosion prevention and control, polish or dry wash tasks.
• Remove and reinstall access panels and fairings.
• Remove damaged screws without damaging surrounding structure.
• Safety wire and install cotter pins.
• Apply aircraft finishes (primer and paint), Alodine, and sealants.
• Close tolerance drilling within .001 and precision measure within .0005 in metallic and composite structures.
• Perform structural repairs and modifications on strike fighters, commercial derivative aircraft, and flight control components.
• Utilize measuring tools such as micrometer, dial caliper, grip gauges, feeler gauge, depth gauge, trimic, and bore gages.
• Fabricate, locate, trim, drill/ream, and assemble metallic and composite components; install rivets, blind fasteners, hilocks, etc.
• Use Assembly Jigs (AJ), Repair Equipment (RE), and fixed tooling to meet blueprint requirements.
• Ensure aircraft technical log book, maintenance documentation, work packages and zonal handovers are completed accurately and timely.
• Highlight any technical issues to the program lead and manager.

Kenntnisse

Aircraft Mechanic experience

Read engineering drawings

Close tolerance drilling

Precision measuring

Microsoft Office

Airworthiness directives reading

Fastener knowledge

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometer

Dial caliper

Grip gauges

Feeler gauge

Depth gauge

Trimmic gauge

Bore gauges

Jobbeschreibung

Chipton-Ross, Inc. seeks multiple Product Repair/Mod Techs for a contract in Jacksonville, FL. First shift opportunities; read blueprints and perform maintenance on F18 flight controls, focusing on accuracy and timely documentation.

The role requires 3+ years as an Aircraft Mechanic, close tolerance drilling to .003 (and .001) plus precision measurement to .0005, and reading Airworthiness Directives/Service Bulletins. MS Office proficiency and fastener knowledge are required.