Structural Mechanic

StandardAero; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance Eligible

Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance

401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested

Paid Time Off accrues on day one

Quarterly Bonus opportunities

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid career development and cross-training opportunities

Job summary

A leading aviation maintenance organization seeks an experienced Aircraft Structural Mechanic to perform essential sheet metal repairs on various aircraft. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in aircraft sheet metal fabrication and be able to work independently under minimal supervision. This position offers comprehensive healthcare insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and additional benefits such as a sign-on bonus, paid time off, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of aircraft sheet metal fabrication experience.
• Experience as an Airframe Sheet Metal Specialist or Aircraft Mechanic.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural aircraft repairs using sheet metal techniques.
• Inspect aircraft in accordance with OEM manuals.
• Document all work accomplished in a clear and concise manner.

Skills

Aircraft sheet metal fabrication

Use of precision measuring instruments

Corrosion control

Understanding of OEM specifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You Are Proud Of!

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

StandardAero Augusta is a Business Aviation MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) facility, operating at AGS for over 50 years. We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Structural Mechanic toperform internal and external sheet metal repairs, modifications, and installations to all aircraft serviced in our facility. The right candidate will have extensive experience and confidence in their skills to build structural forms such as I-beams, doublers, stringers, and avionics trays.

What you’ll do:

• Perform structural aircraft repairs using appropriate sheet metal techniques and fasteners.
• Remove, replace, and relocate headers, stringers, doors, beams, and bulkheads while building up surfaces and structures to specifications.
• Install Service Bulletin kits using parts and instructions provided by OEM.
• Plan and develop schemes for sheet metal repairs and modifications by utilizing blueprints, sketches, service bulletins, OEM specifications, engineering orders, and other technical publications.
• Use precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, and protractors, to accomplish repairs or modifications.
• Inspect aircraft in accordance with OEM Light or Heavy Maintenance manuals and evaluate removed components for serviceability, documenting discrepancies.
• Document all work accomplished in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
• Accomplish Service Bulletins, Repair Letters, and Airworthiness Directives as required.
• Analyze various mechanical problems to determine causes and the best methods of repair.

Position Requirements:

• A minimum of three (3) years of aircraft sheet metal fabrication experience.
• Prior experience working in the capacity of an Airframe Sheet Metal Specialist, Structural Technician or Aircraft Mechanic.
• Experience building I-beams, doublers, stringers, and performing corrosion control.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Preferred Characteristics:

• A valid FAA Airframe License.
• Previous experience building bespoke structures, trays and/or mounts of all sizes and applications.
• A valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Experience working alongside A&P Mechanics and Avionics Technicians performing heavy maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Corporate / Business Aviation or MRO experience strongly desired.

Benefits that make life better:

• Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance Eligible
• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested
• Paid Time Off accrues on day one
• Quarterly Bonus opportunities
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid career development and cross-training opportunities with partner organization like CAE and FlightSafety