SkillBridge Intern - Airframe Structure Mechanic

Military Service members participating in a Skill Bridge program are NOT eligible for wages or other benefits.

You may be eligible to participate in Skill Bridge if you:
Have 180 days of service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and you have at least 180 continuous days of active Military service. Obtain approval from your unit commander. Agree that participation in the DOD Skill Bridge can be terminated at any time by the service if mission requirements dictate.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Must be eligible for the DOD Skill Bridge Program.

* Must meet job

Education and Experience requirements

* Preferred:
At least 90 days within the DOD Skill Bridge Program with a maximum of 180 days.

* Willing to work assigned shift

* High school graduate or equivalent.

* Additional courses in sheet metal services or technical school. (5 years of aircraft mfg./production experience may be substituted for sheet metal courses)

* 2 years of aircraft manufacturing experience. (May substitute directly related education for experience.)

* Must be able to work from blueprint or sketches.

* Must be able to use calibrated tools and measuring devices.

* Must be able to set up and operate all standard shop equipment.

* Able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

* Determines work to be done on assigned jobs and proceeds accordingly.

* Work from blueprints, sketches, diagrams CATIA model or verbal instructions and performs necessary calculations for angles, circumference, diameter and bend allowances, using shop math to fabricate and/or install complete or major assemblies and sub-assemblies.

* Modifies completed assemblies and sub-assemblies, when necessary.

* Performs check of fabricated items and/or checkout of systems installed.

* Utilize aircraft tooling to perform precision sheet metal operations and installations.

* Install interior shell panels and completes various interior operations as required.

* Sets up and operates standard shop equipment

* Recommends and suggests improved production methods.

* Performs all work in accordance with established work schedules and in accordance with FAA or Company Standards.

* Assists/trains others as required in performance of their job.

* Works in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA and Company Safety procedures.

* Proper documentation in DFJ's MES System

* Conceives, manufactures and adapts installation tools, when necessary, to improve repetitiveness and work hours with managements approval.

* Makes proper entries in Production and Planning Logs.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (Post Skill Bridge):

This opportunity is part of the DoD Skill Bridge program and is unpaid during the Skill Bridge training period. However, if you are offered a position following your Skill Bridge internship, the salary you can expect typically falls between $26 and $44.31 per hour/per year.

This post-Skill Bridge position is eligible for overtime and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus, shift differential, or relocation assistance.

The final compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to: years of relevant experience, Falcon-specific experience, education/certifications, geographic location, and shift.

Our total compensation package also includes comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision), HSA and FSA options, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Supplemental Insurance, Group Legal, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and more.

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