DRS C3 & Aviation Company provides capabilities required to repair, modify, overhaul, and service U.S. Coast Guard HC-130 / HU-25 / HC-144 aircraft, their subsystems and associated components including procurement, planning and ground support.  DRS C3 & Aviation Company performs T-56 engine module repair/rework facility in support of the aircraft.

Position Summary: Work a full range of aircraft sheet metal duties including, but not limited to, disassemble, modify, repair and reassemble complex aircraft metal items & systems, including bulkheads, airframe spars, wing scoops, flaps, fuselages, skins, ribs, gussets and internal and external fuel tanks. Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget

 Duties and Responsibilities:

·         General knowledge of all aircraft structural, hardware, airframe systems, and aircraft power plants.

·         Basic knowledge of technical manual layouts and usage; understands diagrams, able to identify aircraft parts and find the parts in technical manuals. 

·         Ability to read structural drawings with basic understanding.

·         Ability to perform basic math computations, understands basic mechanical and aeronautic physics concepts associated with aircraft repair including: decimal and fraction conversions; torque, bend radii, edge distance, material thickness, rivet identification (length).

·         Basic understanding of fluid dynamics, ability to identify aircraft tubing and hoses and their purpose Ability to identify corrosion problems and understands the cleaning process

·         Ability to differentiate between aircraft hardware; e.g. close tolerance bolt v. rivet, structural hardware (screws with tensile strength)

·         Skilled at use of basic ground support equipment, wing walking, and use of tow truck/mule

·         Ability to check and service aircraft systems.

·         Knowledge of common hand tools and the basic math associated with calculating/converting torque on a torque wench; ability to use of measuring devices, use/read caliper, micrometer. Ability to drill accurately sized/angled hole

·         Observes safety, environmental and hazardous material regulations using proper PPE when required

·         Ability to perform basic repair including; remove and install a variety of aircraft components: bleed air valve; pressure transmitter; hydraulic line; control cables; gaskets, O-rings, etc.

·         Basic knowledge of electrical theory and the safety precautions associated with working around electricity.

·         Ability and skill to remove/install and rig aircraft landing gear and flight controls.

·         Ability and skill to basic sheet metal repairs including removal and installation of airframe fasteners and determine bend radius, rivet placement, rivet pattern layout, sheet metal cutting, finishing, bending, drill/finish holes, fastener size selection, assembly (including sealing and driving fasteners).

·         Knowledge and ability to inspect and repair basic airframe metallic, bonded and composite structures.

·         Knowledge and ability to inspect remove and install aircraft fuel, electrical, environmental control, fire protection system components.

·         Basic technical skills used for minor routine and non-routine task with limited supervision. OJT and experience gain required for movement to grade "II".

·         Works independently with direction from level II or level III aircraft sheet metal mechanics

·         Basic technical skills needed for minor routine and non-routine task with supervision

·         Follows written work instructions must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment

·         Proper use of required PPE 

·         May participate in LEAN Events, “Six S” activities, action teams etc

·         Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

·         Basic knowledge of enterprise system(s) used to track maintenance, time collection, and human resource activities

·         Other duties as assigned