Structures Technician III

Citadel Aviation; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Read drawings & schematics

Layout & measurement

Sheet metal fabrication

DFAR/RSQM/AD/AMM data compliance

Safety compliance

Team communication

Use basic structural tools

Education

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

Job description

Purpose

The Structures Technician III performs all phases of repair, maintenance, or modification on aircraft structural elements and/or component parts. This role performs inspection, operational checks, ground handling, servicing, and the exchange or replacement of components as required.

Essential Job Functions

• 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. Never begin any maintenance unless in possession of the proper, current, and applicable approved or acceptable data.


• Ensure the work area is kept to the highest standards of safety, compliant at all times, enforcing regulations and practices to avoid accidents. Ensure that good housekeeping practices are performed at all times.


• 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. Ensure tooling, GSE, and ground equipment is returned to its proper storage area following use.


• 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.

Requirements

Required

• 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.


• Able to read, comprehend, and follow the instructions on readily available tech data such as SRM, AMM, CMM, etc.


• Able to perform mid to moderately heavy structures work such as modifications or repairs to seat tracks, stringers, frames, floor beams, spars, and external skins on all areas of the aircraft with limited supervision.


• Able to read, understand, and decipher drawings.


• Possess a willingness to grow in knowledge and skill and advance to the next level.


• Knowledge and skills to operate basic structural equipment such as hand brakes, hand rollers, foot shears, band saws, and disk sanders.


• Able to perform precise drilling, sanding, riveting, or cutting operations using hand-operated tools.

Preferred

• Valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe rating.


• Aircraft structural maintenance experience on current fleet types being maintained or modified by the Repair Station.


• Experience in V/VIP custom aircraft interior completions.


• Completion of General Familiarization Training Courses on current fleet types being maintained or modified by the Repair Station.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Attributes

• Able to perform intermediate/major/heavy aircraft maintenance tasks with no supervision.


• Able to read, interpret, and apply FAA-approved or accepted data (i.e., IPC, M/M, OHM, SRM) proficiently.


• Proven ability to work alone and in a team environment.


• Effective decision-making skills.


• Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.


• Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.


• Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared.

Working Conditions

• This position is considered OUTDOOR WORK, characterized as follows.


• Almost exclusively outdoors during the day and occasionally at night.


• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace.


• The work surface is stable (flat); requires climbing ladders and using lifts.


• This position is considered MEDIUM work, with frequent lifting up to 20 lbs and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching, with repetitive movements of arms and hands and seated work with back supported.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, responsibilities and circumstances that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Safety-Sensitive Position

As part of the hiring process, applicants who receive an offer of employment will be asked to submit to a screening test to detect the presence of drugs (marijuana, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, phencyclidine/PCP). Offers of employment are conditioned on a negative result. If you are asked to submit to a drug test and you refuse to be tested, or you do not pass, Citadel Aviation, LLC. will revoke any offer of employment. All drug tests will be conducted in accordance with applicable federal and state law.

If you are a qualified individual and have a disability for which you need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job to which you are applying, you are entitled to one under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citadel Aviation, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.