Aircraft Structures Technician

Aircraft Structures Technician

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, apply today!

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