Sheetmetal Mechanic (Composites)

Tyonek Native Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector seeks an Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic to work at a Depot Level repair facility in San Diego. The role involves maintenance and repair of various military aircraft types, requiring extensive experience and skills in sheet metal fabrication. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a minimum of four years of relevant experience, with opportunities for up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of aircraft sheet metal mechanic experience.
• Experience in military fixed-wing community preferred.
• A&P license is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive aircraft sheet metal duties including disassembly and repair.
• Assess structural damage and fabricate components from various metals.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Precision Measurement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Description

This position is at a Depot Level repair facility, focusing on maintenance of various aircraft types, including but not limited to AV-8, C-130, C-2, E-2, EA-6B, F/A-18, H-1, H-53, H-60, MQ-8, P-3, P-8, F-35, and V-22. Experience with military aviation platforms is a plus.

Duties

1. Perform comprehensive aircraft sheet metal duties, including disassembly, modification, repair, and reassembly of complex metal components such as bulkheads, airframes, wings, fuselages, skins, ribs, gussets, and fuel tanks, which may involve straight, curved, and irregular edges and surfaces.
2. Assess and evaluate structural damage; develop patterns using parallel and radial line development; fabricate, install, and repair items from various metals including stainless steel, copper, magnesium, honeycomb, alloys, and aluminum; replace sections, patch systems, and shape metals for irregular angles and curves. Use assembly joints, rivets, welds, drills, punches, and ensure all work meets appearance, strength, and tolerance standards. Pass a certification skills exam as required.
3. Utilize precision measuring instruments such as calipers, protractors, gauges, squares, rulers, and sine bars.
4. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Minimum of 4 years of aircraft sheet metal mechanic experience; composites experience preferred.
3. A&P license is a plus but not required.
4. Prefer experience in military fixed-wing community or civilian heavy structure background.
5. Experience in heavy structure U.S. Military, FAA, or civil aviation.
6. Up to 25% travel may be required.
7. Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain/maintain a secret clearance.

Functional Requirements

1. Ability to walk, stand, crawl, kneel, and bend on level and inclined surfaces.
2. Ability to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
3. Capability to crouch, grasp, pull, push, reach, handle objects, and perform fine motor skills.
4. May need to lift up to 44 pounds and carry moderate weights.
5. Ability to see aircraft in flight, read gauges, and identify small objects.
6. Ability to distinguish colors and judge depth.
7. May operate power vehicles and equipment.

Environmental Factors

1. Work may occur indoors or outdoors around machinery, vehicles, ladders, and scaffolds.
2. Exposure to noise, vibration, dust, fumes, and other environmental conditions.
3. Work on slippery or uneven surfaces.
4. Work may be performed alone or in a team, with possible irregular hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer / VEVRAA / ADA

Tyonek Native Corporation and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities without discrimination based on age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, disability, or national origin. We give hiring preferences to shareholders under ANCSA as permitted by law.

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