What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Structures Technician - Seasonal Contractor position at Columbia Helicopters?
Description
Performs structural (sheet metal) maintenance and alterations; will also fabricate structural parts as part of the parts manufacturing process and / or performs aircraft maintenance, preventive maintenance, complete aircraft teardown and assembly to include all aircraft components. Performs all applicable flight control rigging and functional check flights (preferred).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Read and interprets maintenance manuals, or other technical data to determine the feasibility and method to perform the assigned tasks.
- May assist in inspecting aircraft structures and / or aircraft airframe systems and parts (such as mechanical flight control, hydraulic and fuel systems) following defined inspection program and utilizing visual inspection techniques or inspection aids (such as precision measuring equipment) as required.
- Replaces or repairs damaged or worn aircraft structural parts or performs structural alterations utilizing general hand tools and pneumatic tools and structural repair equipment.
- Performs removal, assembly and replacement of aircraft component or system parts as required.
- Performs all applicable flight control maintenance up to and including rigging.
- May assist in functional check flights.
- Properly documents all inspection findings and work performed / corrective action in the appropriate maintenance records to meet established standards.
- Maintains work areas and tools in a clean and organized manner, practices proper tool and FOD control.
- Performs work safely and utilizes the appropriate technical data for the assigned task.
- Monitors and supports continuous improvement activities by utilizing Lean and continuous improvement tools striving to identify and eliminate waste in all its forms in an effort to improve quality and safety, decrease lead time and reduce cost.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual origin, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. Chapter I, Subchapter M, 120.15.
If you are an individual with a disability and unable to complete our electronic application process, please e-mail applicant@colheli.com or contact Human Resources at 503-678-1222 for assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
