Senior Aircraft Structures Technician - Sheet Metal & Repairs

Tyonek Native Corporation; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyonek Native Corporation is seeking qualified sheet metal personnel to support KC-135 aircraft maintenance. Based at Fairchild AFB, WA, this role requires CONUS/OCONUS travel to support operations across the U.S. and overseas.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in structural repairs, modifications, fabrication, and corrosion repair with the highest safety standards. Responsibilities include documenting activities, inspecting tasks, and fabricating sheet metal components.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 4–6 years of sheet metal/structural repairs experience, preferably KC-135.
• Formal airframe repair training preferred.
• FCC license or FAA A&P license desired but not required.
• Ability to read/mechanically interpret drawings, specifications, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Performs documentation of maintenance, modification, and repair activities.
• Conducts routine and special inspections and troubleshooting.
• Complies with safety and quality policies to ensure program success.
• Performs aircraft structural repairs and modifications.
• Fabricates, installs, and repairs aircraft sheet metal components.
• Repairs skins, frames, stringers, bulkheads, and structural assemblies.
• Performs corrosion removal and structural repairs.
• Reads engineering drawings, blueprints, TOs, and manuals.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sheet metal

Aircraft maintenance

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Formal airframe repair training

Job description

Tyonek Native Corporation is seeking qualified sheet metal personnel to support KC-135 aircraft maintenance. Based at Fairchild AFB, WA, this role requires CONUS/OCONUS travel to support operations across the U.S. and overseas.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in structural repairs, modifications, fabrication, and corrosion repair with the highest safety standards. Responsibilities include documenting activities, inspecting tasks, and fabricating sheet metal components.