Senior Aircraft Structural Technician

Citadel Aviation; Lake Charles (LA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Citadel Aviation in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Structures Technician III to perform repair, maintenance, or modification on aircraft structural elements. You will read sketches and schematics, perform layout and sheet metal fabrication, and ensure adherence to RSQM, FARs, ADs, and service bulletins.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of hands-on experience with Boeing/Airbus fleets, read technical data in English, and work safely in outdoor/ hangar environments.

Qualifikationen

• More than 10 years’ aircraft structural maintenance experience on commercial narrow-body and wide-body transport-category aircraft (Boeing, Airbus) fleet types.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read, understand, and apply technical data, drawings, and regulatory documentation in English, and to communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors to perform the essential functions of the position safely.
• Must report for assignment with a personal set of standard trade-specific tools.
• Able to use more complex measuring devices such as depth gauges and Swiss micrometers.
• Understand the principal values of forming structural parts, such as knowing the direction of the grain in sheet metals to prevent cracking of fabricated parts.

Aufgaben

• Read sketches, drawings, and schematics associated with the assigned task, with a good basic knowledge of where to find proper documentation such as SRM references.
• Perform layout work, measuring, bending, and forming sheet metal in preparation for assembly.
• Fabricate sheet metal from raw stock by cutting down and drilling to prepare for installation.
• Become familiar with and follow the requirements of the RSQM, Federal Aviation Regulations, Airworthiness Directives, Advisory Circulars, manufacturer’s service bulletins, and any other required references to perform assigned work.
• Ensure the work area is kept to the highest standards of safety, compliant at all times, enforcing regulations and practices to avoid accidents.
• Perform the proper tagging of aircraft components, parts, and panels, appropriately stored (including racks by aircraft).
• Perform documentation procedures and sign-offs in accordance with the Repair Station Quality Manual and respective task requirements.
• Ensure that tools and equipment are correctly used and handled for both safety and to reduce breakages, wear, and tear.
• Strive for continuous process improvements and increasing efficiencies in execution and delivery with safety as a priority.
• Maintain close and frequent communication with the Lead Technician, notifying him/her of progress and any roadblocks or threats to task accomplishment that could impact re-delivery.
• Deal with customers in a cordial, respectful, and professional manner.
• Ensure the highest quality service, safety standards, and performance, with the objective of exceeding customer satisfaction in the re-delivery of airworthy, reliable, and clean aircraft, in a timely manner.
• Take part in any required training as determined by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Read drawings & schematics

Layout & measurement

Sheet metal fabrication

DFAR/RSQM/AD/AMM data compliance

Safety compliance

Team communication

Use basic structural tools

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe rating

Tools

Depth gauges

Swiss micrometers

Hand brakes

Hand rollers

Foot shears

Band saws

Disk sanders

Jobbeschreibung

Citadel Aviation in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Structures Technician III to perform repair, maintenance, or modification on aircraft structural elements. You will read sketches and schematics, perform layout and sheet metal fabrication, and ensure adherence to RSQM, FARs, ADs, and service bulletins.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of hands-on experience with Boeing/Airbus fleets, read technical data in English, and work safely in outdoor/ hangar environments.