Aircraft Fuel Tank Mechanic
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Aircraft Maintenance/ Mechanic
Overview
NAAS & Accessories LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Aircraft Fuel Tank Mechanic to join our ground operations team in Birmingham, AL. In this hands-on role you’ll perform close-tolerance drilling/reaming and structural repairs inside fuel tanks and other confined spaces, apply and inspect sealant, and read/interpret engineering drawings, specs, and SOPs while using depot-level tooling and structures hand tools. Minimum 1 year of fuel-tank maintenance and sealant experience is required;
experience with heavy aircraft structures, non-porous metals (aluminum, titanium, stainless), and troubleshooting/repair is preferred. You must be able to work variable shifts (including overtime, weekends, and holidays), operate forklifts/cranes/elevating equipment, climb ladders, lift ~35 lbs, and adhere to Hazardous Energy/LOTO, Site Tool, and FOD procedures. Collaboration with General Mechanics, Avionics, and Electronics teams—and successful completion of a post-training assessment—are also required.
Skills
- 1+ years of experience in fuel tank maintenance
- ability to fit into Confined Spaces
- 1+ years of sealant experience
- 1+ years on-aircraft heavy structures experience
- 1+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless
- 1+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
- 1+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns
- 1+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (i.e.. doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft
- Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload
- Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance
- Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment
- Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical area
- Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure
- Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
- Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
- Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components
- Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems
- Knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.
- Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests
- Maintains necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
- Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
- Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications
- Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electronics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met
- The position requires the ability to pass an assessment at the end of training cycle
- The position requires compliance to SA Site Tool and FOD procedure
NAAS & Accessories LLC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other…
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