Product Repair/Mod Tech B

Chipton-Ross, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Aircraft Mechanic experience

Read engineering drawings

Close tolerance drilling

Precision measuring

Microsoft Office

Airworthiness directives reading

Fastener knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometer

Dial caliper

Grip gauges

Feeler gauge

Depth gauge

Trimmic gauge

Bore gauges

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Product Repair/Mod Tech Bs for a contract opportunity in Jacksonville, FL.

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.
• Knowledge/ability to read and comprehend Airworthiness Directives, Technical Directives and Service Bulletins to effective aircraft.
• Knowledge of common fastener sizes and correct cutting tools for removal and installation processes.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair overhaul structures for F18- EF Flight Controls.
• 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
• 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, hilocks, 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.
• Highlight any technical issues, discrepancies or other issues to the program lead and manager.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Accredited High school diploma or GED and typically 1 or more years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORK HOURS:

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