Aircraft Mechanic Structural Jobs

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic ***Up to $10,000 Signing Bonus***

Job Number: IMS20230301 - 95196

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Schedule: Must be available to work any shift

Signing Bonus:

$2,500 Hire Bonus

$2,500 Security Clearance Bonus

$2,500 Airframe License Bonus

$2,500 Powerplant License Bonus

Job Summary:

Requires sufficient working knowledge and understanding in the repair and maintenance of airframes, hydraulics, fuel systems, electrical systems, or aircraft engines.

• Possess a working knowledge of military, commercial, or general aviation aircraft.
• Reliability, communications skills, workmanship, and good judgment are essential traits.

Mechanics may be cross trained to develop expertise in specific disciplines, including: Aircraft Electrical; Aircraft Fuel Systems; Aircraft Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems; Powerplant Maintenance; Fuel Cell Maintenance; Structural Repair/Modification; Upholstery/Interior Finish.

Mechanics work under general oversight and guidance in disassembly, assembling, checking, repairing, replacing, testing, adjusting, installing, servicing, fabricating and other operations required to maintain the airworthiness of aircraft and all their components while in service or while undergoing overhaul and/or modification.

JOB DUTIES:

May include, but are not limited to:

• Perform aircraft servicing, as required
• Enter and retrieve production and other job-related data or information using computer systems or other electronic data collecting equipment.
• Perform upholstery interior trim repairs and/or modifications.
• Perform other incidental work as assigned that may be performed safely using tools that are commonly available including assembly of minor scaffolding in production areas.
• Remove, install and rig externally mounted components utilizing boom and scissor type lifts and/or other support equipment.
• Use forklift trucks, overhead crane systems, small tugs to move support equipment, aircraft parts, and components.
• Read and work from drawings, blueprints, sketches, written procedures, planned work orders, technical work orders, work cards and any other authorized reference material.
• Operate and utilize necessary ground support equipment, including, but not limited to, auxiliary power carts, portable lighting, air conditioning or other ventilation equipment as needed.
• Perform various testing of Aircraft Systems as required such as: engine runs, pitot-static, oxygen, fuel quantity under supervision and with proper certification.
• Perform both major and minor structural modifications such as laying out and assembling first article floor mounted type console and rack assemblies with or without the aid of templates, jigs, fixtures, etc.
• Perform flightline operations, hangar maintenance, modification or repairs on a variety of aircraft.
• Perform general inspections, corrosion control procedures, troubleshooting and fault isolation procedures on aircraft systems.
• Fabricate and obtain parts, within approved procedures.
• Product Quality Verification (PQV) Level II certification performs, buy off (work performed meets specifications) their own work and verify the accuracy of work performed by non-certified employees, within their occupation.
• Sign flight releases.
• Responsible for clean work areas, tools, and equipment in order to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

TOOLS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:

1. Employees in this classification may work with and use all tools, materials, machines, instruments, and equipment necessary to perform their duties.

2. Management may determine that specific training or certifications are required for certain work, jobs, tools, equipment, or assignments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Requires a minimum of one (1) year of hands-on experience working as an aircraft mechanic performing various tasks or two (2) years credit for FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License or three (3) years of relevant technical experience.

2. Requires Product Quality Verification (PQV) Level II certification or must be able to become (PQV) Level I certified within 180 calendar days.

3. Requires the ability to read and write in English. A more detailed analysis of essential job function physical and environmental factors is on file in the Human Resources Department and the First Aid Center.

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance from the US government which requires US Citizenship.