Structural Mechanic

D.O.M. magazine; Hayden, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

D.O.M. magazine is seeking an experienced Structures Mechanic to support heavy maintenance operations on ATR turboprop aircraft for a leading air cargo carrier. You will interpret task cards and blueprints, select tools, and perform structural repairs and installations to exact standards.

Responsibilities include drilling, reaming, riveting, and HI-Loks, with fabrication of stringers and doublers. The role emphasizes corrosion prevention, quality control, and final inspections.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of aircraft structural repair or fabrication experience.
• Ability to drill, ream, countersink, and rivet sheet metal from blueprints.
• Experience in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
• Must pass a basic structures fabrication test.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy maintenance on ATR turboprop aircraft.
• Read and interpret task cards and blueprints to determine required tools and procedures.
• Accurately drill, ream, and rivet to close tolerances using standard fasteners, blind/pop rivets, and HI-Loks.
• Fabricate and install stringers, doublers, and other structural components.
• Carry out corrosion prevention and control measures.
• Execute repairs and installations according to specifications.
• Perform basic fabrication, component installation, and final quality checks.
• Submit all completed work for inspection and approval.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Structural repair

MRO experience

Drilling & riveting

Tools

HI-Loks installation

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Structures Mechanic to support heavy maintenance operations on ATR turboprop aircraft for a leading air cargo carrier. This role involves interpreting task cards and blueprints, selecting the appropriate tools, and carrying out structural repairs and installations to meet precise standards. The mechanic will be responsible for drilling, reaming, and riveting to close tolerances using standard fasteners as well as blind/pop rivets, including HI-Loks. Additional duties include performing fabrication and installation tasks, ensuring quality control, managing corrosion prevention, and fabricating and installing stringers and doublers.
Responsibilities

• Perform heavy maintenance on ATR turboprop aircraft.
• Read and interpret task cards and blueprints to determine required tools and procedures.
• Accurately drill, ream, and rivet to close tolerances using standard fasteners, blind/pop rivets, and HI-Loks.
• Fabricate and install stringers, doublers, and other structural components.
• Carry out corrosion prevention and control measures.
• Execute repairs and installations according to specifications.
• Perform basic fabrication, component installation, and final quality checks.
• Submit all completed work for inspection and approval.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of aircraft structural repair or fabrication experience.
• Ability to drill, ream, countersink, and rivet sheet metal from blueprints.
• Experience in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
• Must pass a basic structures fabrication test.

D.O.M. magazine is the premier magazine for aviation maintenance management professionals. Its management-focused editorial provides information maintenance managers need and want including business best practices, professional development, regulatory, quality management, legal issues and more. The digital version of D.O.M. magazine is available for free on all devices (iOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle).