Structures Mechanic

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Structures Mechanic Work Environment

The role is based in aircraft hangar and shop facilities in Central Point, OR, at a headquarters location that also houses engineering, administration, machining, and quality departments. You will work with an advanced electronic tool crib system that provides access to a wide range of tools and equipment needed for structures and sheet metal work. The standard shift runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. After approximately three months, you may transition to a second shift operating from 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on a 4x10 schedule, and you should be open to this schedule.

The second shift is a newer operation with a lead already in place and a growing team.

This role focuses on heavy maintenance, build-up, and refurbishment of heavy-lift commercial helicopters, specifically S-64 models. You will interpret blueprints to perform structural repairs and modifications, including riveting, countersinking, bending, and cutting sheet metal, as well as installing structural components. The position supports a fleet that is frequently deployed, especially during fire season, and returns to this facility for heavy checks, upgrades, and complete rebuilds using stored airframes, extensive inventory, and newly fabricated systems.

• Perform structural repairs and modifications on S-64 heavy-lift helicopters using blueprints and technical drawings.

• Rivet, countersink, bend, and cut aircraft sheet metal to repair and build structural components.

• Install structural components and assemblies in accordance with engineering specifications and aviation standards.

• Support heavy maintenance activities, including heavy checks and upgrades on deployed fleet aircraft.

• Participate in full rebuilds of S-64 helicopters using airframes pulled from storage and available inventory.

• Fabricate structural parts and assemblies when assigned, using appropriate tools, equipment, and techniques.

• Perform installation-focused tasks when assigned, ensuring correct fit, alignment, and secure fastening of components.

• Work within an aircraft hangar and shop environment alongside engineering, machining, quality, and administrative teams.

• Use an advanced electronic tool crib system to access and manage tools required for daily tasks.

• Complete a structures skills test (including riveting and bending) on or before the first day to demonstrate competency.

• Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while performing maintenance and structural work on aircraft.

• Proven ability to drill, cut, bend, countersink, and rivet aircraft sheet metal.

• Comfort and competence performing a structures test on or before the first day, including installing a few dozen rivets and making multiple bends.

• Experience working with aircraft structures, sheet metal, and structural repair in an aviation environment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings for aircraft structures.

• Hands-on experience with aircraft sheet metal repair and structural assembly.

• 4+ years of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) experience for at least two of the mechanics on the team.

• Capability to work with minimal training and operate as a highly qualified structures mechanic.

• Ownership of basic hand tools appropriate for aircraft structures and sheet metal work.

• A&P certificate preferred but not required.

• Experience working on helicopters or rotary-wing aircraft is beneficial.

• Familiarity with heavy-lift commercial operations and fire season support is a plus.

• Ability to collaborate with engineering, machining, and quality departments in a hangar and shop environment.

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