Support daily repair and manufacturing operations for incoming workload for C-5, C-17, C-130, F-15, J-STARS, RQ-4, Global Hawk and other workload as required. Mixed position performing duties of a sheet metal mechanic and aircraft mechanic
Duties
- Evaluate structural damage to aircraft sheet metal systems or items to be manufactured, repaired, or modified
- Examine aircraft and metal structures to locate cracks, breaks, holes, bulges, etc.
- Determine type and extent of repairs needed to restore original strength to components
- Plan and layout work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, work orders, etc.
- Develop patterns and layout, cut form, join, assemble, and install metal parts, items, and assemblies
- Use mathematics to determine curves, angles and pitch
- Work with various kinds of metal including magnesium, honeycomb material, galvanized and black iron, aluminum and aluminum alloys, etc.
- Make repairs by manufacturing new parts and reinforcing, patching and replacing defective parts.
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must have at least four years of recent verifiable experience
- Knowledge of the characteristics and properties of metals used in the trade
- Knowledge of the makeup, operation, installation, and adjustment of a variety of major interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies
- Knowledge in use of basic hand and power tools such as hammer, chisels, hand snips, band and circle saws, box and pan brakes, rotary machines, welding equipment, etc.
- Experience using measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, snap ring, screw pitch gauges, and other hand measurement devices
- Experience in use of shop mathematics and principles
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be able to pass a background check, which could include a criminal history and credit check for access to Government facilities.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
- We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Physical Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- 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 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/VEVRAA/ADA
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 and 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.