Aircraft Fuel Tank 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.

• 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