Aircraft Structures Technician
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Fabrication -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Fabrication
Job Details
Job Location:
LAL - Lakeland, FL 33811
At Draken, we have created a new standard in aviation service capabilities for all branches of the United States Military, Department of Defense and allied militaries globally. We are looking for a skilled, dedicated Aircraft Structures Technician to maintain and operate the largest fleet of commercial tactical military fighter jets as we challenge today’s warriors for tomorrow’s fight. If you’re looking to join a team with Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Teamwork at the core of its values,
We offer:
- First-day medical coverage;
- 401(k) match after 60 days, PTO available to use immediately
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, structure repair manuals, and understanding of general notes.
- Perform difficult structural pick-up and rework such as removing, replacing or realigning ribs, longerons, bulkheads, stringers, or fittings in completed skinned assemblies.
- Perform tasks utilizing tools to include but not limited to drills, angle motors, shears, brake, drill press, and pneumatic riveter.
- Complete installation of and fit such items as clamps, brackets, angles, longerons, supports, bulkheads, and component parts.
- Perform forming, reforming, trimming, and altering of parts and structures as required. Fabricate detailed parts such as ribs, stringers, longerons, contoured skins, and combination repairs of skins and sub structures.
- Utilized knowledge of metal strength characteristics (annealing, tempering, and normalizing) to select proper materials for repair.
- Assess/assembles structural parts and components to meet requirements for preserving structural integrity.
- Advise on structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural integrity.
- Ensure aircraft component balance is maintained.
- Assemble repairs using special fasteners and adhesives. Checks repairs for serviceability according to specifications and technical publications.
- Use metalworking equipment and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components.
- Fabricates, repairs, and assembles tubing and cable assemblies
- Inspects structures and components and determines operational status. Interprets inspection findings and determines corrective action adequacy. Posts entries and maintains maintenance and inspection records.
- Uses automated maintenance systems. Inputs, validates, and analyzes data processed to automated systems. Clears and closes out completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma/GED
- 10+ years of directly related aircraft sheet metal/structures experience
- Ability to work with precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and standard scales
- Ability to re-manufacture parts from scratch without drawings such as ribs, stringers and skins on aircraft flight controls
- Ability to identify aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown or engineering documentation and technical orders
- Ability to solve practical problems and work with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to install new modifications through engineering documentation and technical orders
- Ability to facilitate corrosion control through application and removal of protective coatings, treatments, markings, and decals on aircraft and support equipment using conventional spray‑painting equipment, brushes, rollers, and special applicators
- FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License preferred
- Must be able to work various shifts
- Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance
Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Draken participates in E-Verify and applicants selected for employment will be required to provide proof of citizenship and identification.
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