Aircraft Structures Mechanic III

Job Overview

As an Airframe Structures Technician at AEVEX Aerospace, you will play a critical role in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of our aircraft. You will work in a collaborative environment, supporting the maintenance, repair, and modification of various aircraft structures, including wings, fuselages, and other critical components. This position requires a strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety.

Essential Functions:

• Perform structural repairs and maintenance tasks following engineering specifications, technical manuals, and safety procedures. This includes repairing or replacing damaged or worn structural components
• Assess corrosion and fatigue damage to aircraft structures
• Manufacture, modify, repair, and replace sheet metal parts, structures, skins and panels to defined tolerances
• Work closely with other technicians, engineers, and support staff to complete projects efficiently and effectively
• Interpret engineer drawings, blueprints and specifications
• Collaborate with engineering to problem solve troubled situations
• Provide leadership to junior level teammates in proper fabrication or installation of parts and repairs using approved procedures, techniques and tool selection
• Maintain detailed records of all work performed, including repair logs, and company documents in accordance with policy and procedures
• Work in close coordination with program supervisors to ensure work is performed within scheduled time frame
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to maintain a safe working environment
• Ensure that all work is done efficiently and adheres to aviation safety regulations and industry best standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Years of Experience:

• 6-10 years previous aircraft repair station experience including manufacturing aircraft

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Expert knowledge of specialized tools and equipment for maintenance and or manufacturing of aircraft
• Ability to effectively research OEM, MM, SRM and company repair drawings
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and schematics
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and diagnose structural issues
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and critical-thinking skills
• Strong ability to work effectively with team members and other departments
• Proven aptitude to lead by example
• Strong work ethic and integrity

Education / Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivelant
• A & P schooling/license or military aircraft experience a plus
• Understanding of FAA regulations and compliance requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds at a time
• Frequently required to view objects up close and distant range with hand eye coordination
• Occasionally required to reach overhead and frequently reach at/below shoulder level
• Occasionally experience a high level of noise
  
  

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and Florida.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. We welcome candidates with diverse strengths, experiences, backgrounds, and capabilities, who share a passion for 'Empowering People to Make the World a Safer Place.

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Applicants who are offered employment from AEVEX Aerospace, LLC ("AEVEX") will be subject to a background check by a third party. Prior to the background check being conducted, the applicant will be required to complete disclosure and authorization forms authorizing AEVEX to conduct a background check. The authorization is made in electronic form and will only be shared with individuals who have a business need to review the information to make employment decisions. During the background process, applicants will verify personal information such as the below. An applicant who provides incomplete information will be disqualified from employment at AEVEX.

• Criminal Convictions (misdemeanor and felony).

• Prior Employment History

• Educational History

AEVEX reserves the right to disqualify a candidate based on the results of the background investigation.

At AEVEX Aerospace, we are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and customers. As such, we require drug screening for all positions where an offer is provided. Failure to receive a negative result on this test may result in forfeiture of any employment offer prior to the start of employment. Although several states have recently legalized the possession and use of certain drugs for recreational and/or medical purposes, AEVEX adheres to a strict zero-tolerance drug use policy, in accordance with federal laws that take precedence over state laws

Applicant Acknowledgement of Company Drug / Alcohol Testing: As a condition of employment with this company, I understand that, in accordance with the FAA Anti-Drug Testing Program, I will be required to take a pre-employment drug test. The anti-drug program requires urine testing for the following five specific drugs - marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, and PCP. If hired, I further understand that I will be part of the company's ongoing drug / alcohol misuse testing program which includes random, reasonable suspicion, post accident and return to duty testing. The Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program requires evidential breath testing (EBT) conducted by qualified technicians on approved testing equipment. If I either refuse to cooperate with the mandatory FAA Anti-Drug / Alcohol Misuse testing program as implemented by this company, or if I have a verified positive drug test reported to the company after the careful review of the Medical Review Officer, I understand that I will not be considered for employment. I acknowledge that I have been advised of the Company Drug/Alcohol Testing outlined above.

AEVEX must ask applicants whether he or she has tested positive, or refused to test on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by a company to which the employee applied for, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by Department of Transportation (DOT) agency drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two (2) years. If the applicant admits that he or she had a positive test or a refusal to test, AEVEX must not use the employee to perform safety-sensitive functions for the company, until and unless the applicant documents successful completion of the return-to-duty process (49 CFR Part 40.25 (j) ). Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied for, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years?