Structures Technician Avionics

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Responsible for performing structural repairs, modifications, installations, on and off aircraft related to Avionics installations and other structural needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Part removal, repair, fabrication and re-installation of aircraft components are accomplished by this position.
• Advanced removal, installation, and repairs using engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Maintain work and shop areas to a clean and safe environment.
• Operate and maintain shop fabrication equipment.
• Minimal supervision to maintain company and industry standards.
• Know, understand, follow, promote, and continuously improve company policies and procedures.
• Observe all safety, environmental, and general housekeeping rules and policies.
• Document all work accomplished in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
• Use precision measuring instruments to accomplish structural repairs or modifications, (i.e. micrometers, calipers, protractors, scales, etc.)
• Perform structural aircraft repairs/modifications/installation/fabrication using appropriate sheet metal techniques, fastener removal/installation and repair methods.
• Read and interpret maintenance and structural repair manuals, and blueprints when required.
• Set up and use sheet metal equipment such as brakes, presses, saws, shears and rollers.
• Use sound judgment and technical aptitude to make basic decisions regarding modifications/repairs and sequence of tasks and procedures.

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Read and interpret aircraft blueprints, drawings, diagrams, and manuals.
• Min 3+ years of structural repair/sheet metal manufacturing/modifications experience (aircraft experience preferred).
• Demonstrate good problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must be willing and motivated to learn new skills and equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Talk and/or hear regularly throughout the day.
• Sitting, standing and walking throughout the day.
• Climb or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
• Use fingers and hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms as continuously throughout the day.
• Lift and/or move tools and equipment up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus throughout the day.
• Work in hangars, flight line, or in a repair shop environment involving confined spaces, hot, noisy, and wet conditions throughout the day.
• Move and use ladders and/or scaffolds as needed.
• Use hand and power tools along with test equipment as needed.

Must be able to pass drug and background screen. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.