Flight Readiness Technicians; Level C)​/Structures Mechanics

Chipton‑Ross is seeking 8 structures mechanics for a contract opportunity in Victorville, CA.

• 5+ years of experience working with non‑porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless.
• 5+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures.
• 5+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter‑sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.
• 5+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (e.g., doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft.
• Ability to work variable shifts (e.g. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload.

• Perform close‑tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture‑critical areas.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, 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.
• Maintain 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.

• Previous client experience.
• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance.
• 787 platform experience.
• A&P certification.
• Experience working with composite aircraft structures.
• Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric‑powered elevating equipment.

Lifting, bending, standing, operating machinery, working outside 30% of the time.

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. high school diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/associate + 2 years' related work, bachelor, etc.).

There is possible travel for training.

Full time, variable shift (1st and 2nd shift). 10‑hour days, 6 days a week.

This work assignment has been designated as "safety-sensitive" by the client. Contractors assigned to safety-sensitive jobs at the client site must first complete regulatory pre‑placement requirements prior to reporting to assignment. Additionally, contractors assigned to safety-sensitive work will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal mandates.