Structures Technician

Description

It’s your career, give it wings! 

Who we are and where we are going: 

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals. 

Core Values:

RESPECT – For each other, our facilities, equipment and our customer’s needs.

SAFETY – Continuously pursuing an accident and injury free environment.

QUALITY – Zero post-delivery defects and audit ready all the time.

RESULTS – On-time, all the time. Meeting our commitments.

We are seeking a Structures Technician to join our teams. The Structures Technician will perform functions assigned in the repair and replacement of aircraft sheet metal structures. Must be able to travel & have a valid U.S. Passport.

You will get more than just compensation at Ascent Aviation: 

• 401K with company match 

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 

• Disability 

• PTO 

• Life and Accidental Death Insurance 

• Development and Career Growth Opportunities 

• EAP   

Essential Job Functions: 

• Research technical data and performs inspection, repair and replacement of aircraft sheet metal structures including main landing gear fittings, aircraft skins and floor beams in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, FAA regulations and Ascent Aviation policies and procedures.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
• Plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs sheet metal parts, equipment, and products utilizing knowledge of working characteristics of metallic and nonmetallic materials, machining, and layout techniques.
• Selects gauge and type of sheet metal, such as stainless steel, steel, or aluminum, or nonmetallic material, such as plastics or fiberglass, according to product specifications.
• Lays out and marks dimensions and reference lines on material, using scribes, dividers, squares, and rulers applying knowledge of shop mathematics and layout techniques to develop and trace patterns of product or parts.
• Performs maintenance work such as repair and maintenance of company equipment and shop housecleaning.
• Makes appropriate entries in Component Removal Log, completes identification tags, and repairable/parts routing tags upon removing components from aircraft.

Marginal Job Functions: 

• Ensure all work performed is done in a safe manger
• Direct activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions
• Ensures that proper documentation is made on training record for training received, and signed by Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Makes appropriate entries on routine and non-routine work cards.

Qualifications:  

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary education or training in aircraft maintenance or equivalent combination of education, training or experience required. 

• Capable of working independently or under supervision.  
• Flexibility to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate. 
• 1-5 years in Aircraft Structure repair preferred.
• A License preferred, Driver’s license required

Preferred

• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to adhere to deadlines.   

• Excellent attention to detail and mathematical proficiency.   

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English with the capability to follow verbal and written instructions.   

Work Location: Aircraft maintenance hangar, flightline, and Avionics Shop. 

Potential Hazards: Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, electrical charges and radar waves, materials identified on Safety Data Sheets, working around moving machinery. 

Protective Equipment Required: Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, safety harnesses, breathing equipment.

Equipment Operated: Hydraulic press brake, power shear, forming equipment, hand tools, lift equipment, stands, ladders, glass beading equipment, rivet guns, drills. 

SMS REQUIREMENTS 

§ Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased. 

§ Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly. As a condition of employment, each member of Ascent Aviation agrees to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly. 

§ Any employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers. Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct a condition or situation. 

§ In all cases, the employee must notify his/her supervisor of any actions taken by the employee. The first employee to observe an accident or incident should take immediate action to alert appropriate responders/supervision and to take reasonable steps to prevent further injury, or damage. 

Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management. Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions or multiple shift positions. 

Ascent Aviation Services is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. EEO/AA/F/M/VET/DIS 

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS                                                                       

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; attention to detail and mathematical skills; ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instruction; ability to interpret and apply technical data relating to position; ability to safely drive and operate a standard shift automotive vehicle and other applicable equipment; ability to work with or without supervision.

Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary education or training in aircraft maintenance or equivalent combination of education, training or experience required.

Experience: One to five years experience in aircraft structural repair preferred.

Other: May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.

Certificates/Licenses: A License preferred. Valid drivers license required

Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management. Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions or multiple shift positions.