Aircraft Structures Mechanic

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Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Jacksonville, FL 32221

$35/hour on w2 without benefits

6 months assignment with possible extension

Candidates must be willing to work variable shifts. 1st shift 5 am to 1:30 pm. 2nd shift 2 pm to 10:30 pm.

Our Jacksonville facility is seeking Aviation Maintenance Technicians that are motivated to support a greater cause in directly impacting military warfighter readiness by providing critical maintenance repairs and modifications for our military customers. We are proud knowing the products we return to service will strengthen global security. While we work in an agile and dynamic MRO environment, your wellbeing is important;

we strive to find a healthy work/life balance, an ethical team culture with openness, collaboration, innovation, safety, and first-time quality. The professionals chosen to fill these positions will join our MRO and Component Operations organization, working as part of a team in support of key programs: military commercial derivatives, fighter aircraft, and aircraft component maintenance, repair, and overhaul. The candidates chosen will be responsible for adherence to established processes, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance.

To continue to support our customers, we are looking for skilled aircraft maintenance professionals to join our team. Successful applicants will be based in Jacksonville, FL. Regular and predicted attendance is required. This position requires an individual to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment. Candidate must be able to obtain Fall Protection Certification. This is also contingency of assignment – Fall Protection Regulations.

OSHA 1926, 191066, 1910 Subpart

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Aircraft structures work on the P-8 Aircraft

• Close tolerance hole drilling.
• Part location and Fabrication.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Basic Microsoft skills.
• Must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

• Identify if a fastener is a rivet, blind rivet, screw, hi-lock, bolt or lock bolt.
• Read and interpret blueprints, process data sheets & maintenance instruction manuals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning, corrosion prevention and control, polish or dry wash tasks.
• Knowledge of common fastener sizes and correct cutting tools for removal and installation processes.
• Remove and reinstall access panels and fairings. Remove damaged screws without damaging surrounding structure.
• Ability to safety wire and install cotter pins.
• Ability to apply aircraft finishes (primer and paint), Alodine, and sealants.
• Ability to close tolerance drill within .001 & Ability to precision measure within .0005 in metallic and composite structures.
• Utilize measuring tools such as micrometer, dial caliper, grip gauges, feeler gauge, depth gauge, trimic, and bore gages.
• Fabricate, locate, trim, drill/ream, and assemble metallic and composite components. Makes major/minor modification to aircraft skins and other structural components. Installs rivets, blind fasteners, hiloks, etc in metallic and composite structures.
• Ability to properly utilize Assembly Jigs (AJ), Repair Equipment (RE), and other similar fixed tooling to locate parts, trim, shim, final drill, debur, and build components to meet Blueprint requirements.

High school diploma or GED and typically 1 or more years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.