Aircraft Mechanic II (Sheetmetal Specialty)

Job Summary The Aircraft Mechanic II (Sheetmetal Specialty) performs and inspects maintenance on assigned aircraft. Assemble structural parts and components to meet requirements. Perform structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural integrity. Assemble repairs using special fasteners and adhesives. Ability to use jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds. Use metalworking equipment and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components. Inspect and troubleshoot to determine cause of malfunctions; disassembles to point of trouble; adjust, repair, realign, fabricate, or replace defective components or assemblies. Incorporate authorized modifications and changes. Maintain and inspect tools and equipment. Assess damage to aircraft structural components. Check repairs for serviceability according to specifications and technical publications. Treat corrosion using mechanical and chemical procedures. Store, handle, and dispose of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards. Perform other qualified duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements High School Graduate or equivalent is required. Must possess at least Three (3) years' aviation maintenance experience in Sheetmetal, and Two (2) years on the assigned MDS. (Army Rotary Wing UH60, CH47, AH64) within the Five (5) most recent years. Must be US Citizen. Must have a current and valid US Passport. Ability to obtain/maintain Security clearance, (NAC-I (Public Trust). Interim NACI approved to start. Preferred Qualifications Possess the level of experience necessary to inspect, replace, modify, or repair all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed on structural, mechanical, and electrical systems assigned. Must have skill in reading, applying, and interpreting technical data including schematics and engineering drawings. Able to properly use a variety of common hand tools and measuring devices such as gauges, torque wrenches, scales, and TMDE (test measurement and diagnostic equipment) related to specific aircraft models. Knowledge of aircraft construction features; identification and characteristics of aerospace materials; repair of metal, plastic, fiberglass, bonded honeycomb, and composite structural components; shop drawing and sheet metal layout techniques; shop mathematics; corrosion identification, removal, repair, and prevention; cleaning of metals; application of protective coatings; proper use, handling, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials. Able to provide technical assistance to customer in regards to aircraft structural maintenance. Knowledge of quality, production, and supply processes required to perform job assignment. Experience operating basic sheet metal shop equipment: band saw, drill press, belt sander, shrinker/stretcher, floor shear, sheet metal brake, pan and box brake. Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds. Occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds. Must be immediately deployable to potential combat areas worldwide.