Prototype Aircraft Structural Mechanic – Fabrication & Documentation

Akima; Fort Campbell North (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS) seeks an Aircraft Structural Mechanic to support the SIMO Special Project Lab. The role involves fabricating electrical and avionic component boxes from drawings to prototype parts, and using sheet metal tools to shape and finish components.

You will document production for SME/MWO packets and assemble components into kits for field installation. Candidates should have strong blueprint reading and repair experience, and be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Must own tools/toolbox.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints or rough drawings and translate into a prototype component.
• Experience in structural aircraft repair (10+ years preferred).
• Must pass respirator and hex chrome physical.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate electrical and avionic component boxes from drawings to create a prototype component.
• Operate brakes, shears, heat-treating ovens, grinders and sanders for sheet metal operations.
• Translate rough drawings into reproducible components for documentation.
• Document production to support MO/ SME packets for replication.
• Assemble components into kits for installation by others.

Skills

US citizenship

Secret clearance

Read schematics/blueprints

Lift 50 pounds

Respirator/hex chrome physical

Tools

Own tools/toolbox

Job description

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS) seeks an Aircraft Structural Mechanic to support the SIMO Special Project Lab. The role involves fabricating electrical and avionic component boxes from drawings to prototype parts, and using sheet metal tools to shape and finish components.

You will document production for SME/MWO packets and assemble components into kits for field installation. Candidates should have strong blueprint reading and repair experience, and be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.