Final Line Mechanics (REQ 183322): 41108

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School graduate/GED.


• Airframe and Powerplant License preferred.


• Three (3) years aerospace/aviation experience or equivalent mechanical experience such as auto mechanics, heavy equipment, etc.

Position Purpose:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, and adjust aircraft structure parts and system components.


• Rig control cables, sectors, linkages, control surfaces, landing gear and doors, engines, cowls, aircraft entry doors and associated parts and hardware.


• Remove and replace system components, cut and fit system lines and associated hardware necessary to facilitate and perform repairs.


• Responsible for quality and efficiency of all installations; ensure all parts/assembly meet requirements.


• Perform necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity.


• Install systems lines, valves, ducts and associated parts and hardware. Work to ensure a leak free system.


• Use a variety of tools and equipment, including permaswage pumps, dies, line cutting tools, wrenches, checking tools, witness gauges, etc. and tools to successfully complete component and perform minor structure installation.


• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical and structural problems to facilitate and perform basic repairs.


• Update and sign required logs and records as required.


• Check own work and may be required to check work of junior mechanics to ensure a defect free installation prior to final inspection.


• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, support the company FOD and 5S programs and comply with all safety regulations.


• Demonstrate competencies in the employee effectiveness review.


• Maintain and use all logs and records such as MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs, etc.


• Support continuous improvement processes as assigned.

Additional Functions:

• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small-space restricted areas and lift up to 50 lbs.


• Solumina and Smarteam experience preferred.


• Requires ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams and use all tools required to do the job.


• Must be skilled in close tolerance work and have knowledge of use of special tools and ability to perform close tolerance work such as drilling, reaming, ship fitting parts, etc.


• Ability to operate hydraulic mule pumps, fixtures, and jigs.

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