Aircraft Worker

General Description

Candidate works under journeyman supervision shall assist in disassembly, repair, rework and installation of various systems and components such as wings, control surfaces, control systems, landing gear, arresting gear, fuel cells, instrumentation, ejection seats, and engines.

• Shall have entry level experience and be able to assist with installing hydraulic tubing, actuating cylinders, and cable controls
• Candidate will assist in rigging, adjustment and tests on various flight systems including landing gear, flight controls, instruments, oxygen/ environmental systems and power plants
• Entry level experience in the installation of fuel system components to include self-sealing fuel cells and assist with the preservation or de-preservation of aircraft or aircraft components
• As directed, the candidate may be required to: take hydraulic or fuel contamination samples, perform corrosion control treatment, chemical or mechanical removal of corrosion deposits, Form-in Place (FIP) seal removal, a variety of general labor tasks relating to aircraft or aircraft systems maintenance as directed
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A&P license not required but a plus
• Prefer experience from military fixed wing community (F/A-18, P-3, EA-6B, H-60) or civilian heavy structure background
• 2-4 years' experience in aviation industry
• Basic knowledge or aviation theory, maintenance and related hand tools and equipment
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to pass a background check and successfully complete a drug screen
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities:
Tyonek Native Corporation provides all employees and job applicants' equal employment opportunities in hiring promotion without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.