Responsibilities:

• Layout, fabricate, assemble, mate, install, check or troubleshoot and repair production and prototype aircraft structures, parts and mechanical assemblies
• Read and interpret information from mechanical/structural, blueprints, planning, process specifications, diagrams, engineering drawings and sketches, and other instructions to determine the methods and sequence of operations to layout, assemble, and install precision parts and assemblies
• Layout coordinated hole patterns, cutouts, trim lines, mating points, assembly and installation locations using precision measuring instruments and equipment
• Assemble and mate aircraft parts and assemblies
• Attach structural parts and assemblies using riveting and hand and power tools, hand trim and finish
• Drill, route, ream, countersink, spot-face and counter bore parts
• Modify or rebuild parts to mold line or configuration changes
• Modify aircraft structure, installation and mechanical systems in accordance with engineering requirements
• Perform experimental and developmental work operations on experimental aircraft or assemblies
• Assemble prefabricated parts into assemblies and mate major sections of aircraft assemblies
• Incorporate major engineering changes and modifications
• Present a clean and neat work area to customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate highly desired
• Minimum of three (3) years heavy structural experience
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years experience with various types of aircraft, power plant maintenance and inspections
• Working knowledge of rigging and installation of operating mechanisms structures, assemblies and parts, related systems and equipment, and assembly shop practices
• Requires excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to effectively coordinate with multiple departments
• Planning and organizational skills necessary
• Computer experience in Microsoft Office software products
• Must have valid drivers license, ability to achieve airport SIDA badge status