Aircraft Mechanic III - Structures

Overview

The Aircraft Structural Mechanic III evaluates aircraft structural damage, designs repair procedures for structural and composite components, and performs necessary fabrication and repair tasks using advanced metalworking techniques.

• Inspect and assess damage to aircraft structural components and formulate proper repair or replacement procedures using applicable technical data.
• Remove and install close‑tolerance, high‑strength fasteners in major aircraft structural components.
• Design structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatments that preserve original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural integrity.
• Perform post‑repair flight control weight and balance functions and control surface rigging per designated technical orders.
• Inspect components and repairs for structural serviceability according to specifications and technical publications.
• Manufacture and use jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds to fabricate repair or replacement parts.
• Apply advanced metalworking practices, equipment, and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components.
• Provide training on shop drawing and depot‑level metal layout techniques, shop mathematics, corrosion identification, removal, repair, and prevention; cleaning of metals; application of protective coatings; and markings.
• Recommend methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures.
• Use automated maintenance systems: input, validate, and analyze data; inspect, clear, and close out completed maintenance discrepancies.
• Document maintenance per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.
• Store, handle, and dispose of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards and company processes.
• Operate and maintain related aircraft support equipment (SE).
• Use automated maintenance systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, document maintenance actions, and update the time‑change database.
• Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
• Maintain strict tool‑control procedures and report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor.
• Inventory and inspect tools regularly; replace worn or broken tools.
• Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day‑to‑day maintenance, and promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and unsafe practices or procedures to the supervisor.
• Maintain equipment records and enter maintenance descriptions in the records system, verifying satisfactory completion of work.
• Execute other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

This position has the responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks.

• Highly skilled in depot‑level processes and procedures for replacement of major structural components.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering drawings, technical documentation, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong decision analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
• Must be able to communicate issues to management.
• Highly knowledgeable of fixed‑wing aircraft construction features, identification and characteristics of aerospace materials to include proper use, mixing, and storage of acids, solvents, alcohol, caustics, primers, and paints, and proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and materials.
• Extensive knowledge in fabrication and depot repair / replacement of metal components, tubing, cable, plastic, fiberglass, bonded honeycomb, and composite structural components.
• Intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs. Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred.
• Must be able to utilize respirator, forced air, or other breathing equipment during the performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to enter data accurately into databases.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Interpersonal skills are…