Sheetmetal/Structures Aircraft Mechanic AM-2 -

• 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.

• Post entries and maintain maintenance and inspection records.

• Input, validate, and analyze data processed to automated systems. Clears and closes out completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.

• Recommend methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures.

• Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.

• Perform additional duties as required.

• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required. 

• Five (5) years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience is required.

• FAA A&P Certificate OR FCC License (with Elements 1 and 3) is Required for hire.

• Candidates With an FAA (A&P) Are required to meet a minimum of Two (2) years aviation maintenance experience, and Two (2) years on the assigned MDS (CH-47, UH-60, AH-64) is Required.

• All experience must be within the Five (5) most recent years.

• Candidates WITHOUT FAA A&P, Must possess or Obtain an FCC License with (Elements 1 and 3) AND meet the follow years of experience: Three (3) years Aviation maintenance experience, three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience and two (2) years on the assigned (CH-47, UH-60, AH-64) Mission Design Series (MDS) to qualify. (If willing and able to obtain an FCC License, discuss with Recruiter).

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance, NAC-I T1 Public Trust. ** US Citizenship is required to obtain a T1/CAC NACI Clearance.

• Interim NACI approval required for deployment.

• Valid US Passport is Required for deployment to Germany.

​Germany Specific:

• TESA Approval: (German Govt) Must be able to qualify for TESA approval; with 5 years career total Aviation maintenance experience.

• Travel: As required in support of task order.

Knowledge & Skills

• 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.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• 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