Aircraft Mechanic

Primary Function

The Aircraft Structural Mechanic is responsible for assessing aircraft damage and drafting repair procedures for aircraft structural and composite components. Must be able to utilize advanced metalworking practices and techniques to form, cut, bend, and fasten new/repair components to damaged structures. Must be proficient in close tolerance drilling/reaming for installation of high‑strength fasteners and able to use powered/non‑powered metalworking tooling and equipment.

• Inspect and assess damage to aircraft structural components and formulate proper repair/replacement procedures utilizing applicable technical data.
• Remove and install close tolerance, high‑strength fasteners in major aircraft structural components.
• Advise on structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural integrity.
• Perform post‑repair flight control weight and balance functions as well as control surface rigging per designated technical orders.
• Inspect components/repairs for structural serviceability according to specifications and technical publications.
• Manufacture/use jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds to fabricate repair or replacement parts.
• Use advanced metalworking practices, equipment, and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components.
• Use shop drawing and metal layout techniques; shop mathematics; corrosion identification, removal, repair, and prevention; cleaning of metals; application of protective coatings and markings.
• Close completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.
• Document maintenance as 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 time change database.
• Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
• Maintain strict tool control procedures. Report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor. Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis and replace worn or broken tools.
• Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day‑to‑day maintenance. Promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor.
• Maintain equipment records. Enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verify the work was performed satisfactorily.
• Perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

• Knowledgeable in depot‑level processes and procedures for replacement of major structural components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical documentation, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Good decision‑analysis and problem‑solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions; must communicate issues to management.
• Able to use Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs. Working knowledge of advanced software applications preferred.
• Knowledgeable of fixed‑wing aircraft construction features, identification and characteristics of aerospace materials, proper use, mixing, and storage of acids, solvents, alcohol, caustics, primers, and paints, and proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and materials.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures of depot fabrication/repair/replacement of metal, tubing, cable, plastic, fiberglass, bonded honeycomb, and composite structural components.
• 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 necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and…