Aviation Consulting Experts, Inc. — Waco, Texas
Job Summary Structures Technician must be an appropriately certificated and stamp-holding A or A&P under FAR Part 65. Responsible for inspection, repair, and replacement of aircraft sheet metal structures including main landing gear fittings, aircraft skins, and floor beams in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, FAA regulations, and company policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities • Research technical data and perform inspection, repair, and replacement of aircraft sheet metal structures including main landing gear fittings, aircraft skins, and floor beams per maintenance manuals and FAA regulations • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, product specifications, technical drawings, and structural repair manuals to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products • Plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal parts, equipment, and products utilizing knowledge of working characteristics of metallic and nonmetallic materials, machining, and layout techniques • Select gauge and type of sheet metal such as stainless steel, steel, or aluminum, or nonmetallic material such as plastics or fiberglass according to product specifications • Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material using scribes, dividers, squares, and rulers, applying knowledge of shop mathematics and layout techniques to develop and trace patterns • Proficient in sheet metal fabrication, repair, and installation • Perform maintenance work including repair and upkeep of company equipment as well as shop housecleaning • Make appropriate entries in Component Removal Log, complete identification tags, and repairable/parts routing tags upon removing components from aircraft • Detail-oriented documentation and strong understanding of aircraft materials and structural components • Ability to pass FAA/DOT required drug and alcohol program including random testing as required by regulations
Requirements • License: Must be appropriately certificated and stamp-holding A or A&P under FAR Part 65 – Required • Experience: • 10-15 years in Aircraft Structure repair preferred • Experience and knowledge of Boeing 767, 747, 737, and/or Airbus 340, 330
• Required Skills: • Proficient in sheet metal fabrication, repair, and installation • Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and structural repair manuals • Strong understanding of aircraft materials and structural components • Experienced in layout, measurement, and precision marking techniques • Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills • Ability to read, write, and understand English including following verbal and written instructions
• Other: • Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check and ability to pass FAA/DOT drug and alcohol program with random testing • Spanish is a plus
Why ACES • Time and a half overtime pay • Full max per diem benefits • Benefits • Paycheck Advances • Longevity Bonus • Life Insurance • Referral Bonus Program • 401k • 6 paid holidays
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