Product Repair/Mod Tech B

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. Jacksonville, FL is seeking Aviation Maintenance Technicians to repair and modify aircraft for military and commercial customers.

The role focuses on precise drilling, fastener work, and adherence to blueprints and instructions while maintaining documentation and safety standards. The position requires 3+ years in aircraft mechanics, strong reading of drawings, and the ability to work accurately with tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Aircraft Mechanic experience (commercial/defense or relevant trade apprenticeship)
• 3+ years reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics and specifications
• Ability to close tolerance drilling within .003 and to measure with precision within .003

Responsibilities

• Identify fastener types (rivets, screws, hi-locks, bolts) and determine installation methods
• Read and interpret blueprints and maintenance data sheets
• Demonstrate cleaning, corrosion prevention, and finish application techniques
• Use precision measuring tools and know correct cutting tools for removal/installation
• Remove and reinstall access panels and panels without damaging surrounding structure
• Safely wire and install cotter pins
• Apply aircraft finishes, primers, Alodine, and sealants
• Perform structural repairs/modifications on military and commercial aircraft components
• Utilize jigging and repair equipment to locate, trim, drill, deburr, and assemble parts
• Ensure maintenance logs, work packages and handovers are completed on time

Skills

Aircraft mechanic experience

Blueprint/drawing reading

Close tolerances

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title: Product Repair/Mod Tech B

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Duration: 12 months

Shift:1st shift 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. Ability to work 1st or 2nd shift per business need.

Description

Our MRO Jacksonville facility is seeking Aviation Maintenance Technicians that are motivated to support a greater cause in directly impacting military warfighter readiness by providing critical maintenance repairs and modifications for our military customers. We are proud knowing the products we return to service will strengthen global security.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years of Aircraft Mechanic (Experience in either commercial or defense or relevant trade apprenticeship would be considered)
• 3+ years experience in reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics and specifications
• Ability to close tolerance drill within .003 & Ability to precision measure within .003
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify if a fastener is a 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
• Knowledge of common fastener sizes and correct cutting tools for removal and installation processes
• Remove and reinstall access panels and fairings. Remove damaged screws without damaging surrounding structure
• Ability to safety wire and install cotter pins
• Ability to apply aircraft finishes (primer and paint), Alodine, and sealants
• Ability to close tolerance drill within .001 & Ability to 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. Makes major/minor modification to aircraft skins and other structural components. Installs rivets, blind fasteners, hiloks, etc in metallic and composite structures.
• Ability to properly utilize Assembly Jigs (AJ), Repair Equipment (RE), and other similar fixed tooling to locate parts, trim, shim, final drill, debur, and build components to meet Blueprint requirements
• Ensure aircraft technical log book, maintenance documentation, work packages and zonal handovers are completed accurately and within prescribed timescales in conjunction with the program leads and managers
• Knowledge/ability to read and comprehend Airworthiness Directives, Technical Directives and Service Bulletins to effective aircraft
• Highlight any technical issues, discrepancies or other issues to the program lead and manager

General Responsibilities

• Strive for an efficient work effort in all assigned tasks
• Strive for First Time Quality on all assigned work
• Follow the guidance and direction from lead, and senior Subject Matter Experts (SME)
• Execute all duties while wearing required safety equipment
• Complete required company and specific statement of work training requirements
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
• Demonstrate a safe work ethic
• Have ability to lift and utilize tools, materials, equipment and components in a manufacturing environment, within the client's lifting standards (max 35 lb per person, 45 lb for 2 person)
• Perform detailed tool inventories daily
• Communicate using basic computer systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office as needed to complete essential job requirements
• Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture
• Report all incidents and occurrences in the the clients Safety Management System
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company processes and procedures
• Maintain a high standard of organization and cleanliness within assigned work areas, "Clean as You Go"
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Be flexible to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to customer
• Perform other duties as directed by management for the benefit of the company, program or employee(s)
• Associate Level; Can perform the above tasks with little or general supervision
• Experienced Level; Can perform the above tasks with no supervision and can assist others