JOB TITLE: Heavy Structures Mechanic
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
PAY RATE: $29.50 per hour
***MUST BE US PERSONS***
We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world! And we are looking for first-class employees to work with our clients.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a US persons as noted in the Job description?
Do you meet the educational requirements for this job?
Do you meet the experience requirements for this job?
Are you able to commute to the job location or are you able to relocate for the role?
Details:
Contract 12 mos. - potential for extended term
Medical, dental, and vision plan with United Healthcare
Robust 401K
Potential for bonuses
Sick pay, and holiday pay for those who qualify
Summary:
Service, repair and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
Works under minimal supervision.
Has intermediate knowledge of all areas of the aircraft and assigned work area.
Repair, modify, replace or otherwise perform routine aircraft maintenance work in specialized area of aircraft.
Develop repair schemes utilizing SRM or Engineering data
Communicate effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.
Complete job assignments in a timely manner.
Complete on-the-job-training (OJT) forms and required reading.
Read and interpret manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, drawings and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repair, replacement or modification.
Conduct operational tests.
Help with general clean-up of work area.
Responsible for accurately clocking to jobs.
Regular and prompt attendance.
Effective and appropriate conduct with co-workers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Flight Control:
Remove and Install flight control surfaces and components
Perform weight and balance including calculation of flight control surfaces
Perform rigging and operational test of all flight control surfaces including autopilot
Troubleshoot flight control systems
Utilize OEM and Engineering drawings to modify structures and flight controls
Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures
Systems:
Remove and replace landing gear, engines and air-conditioning systems
Utilize OEM and Engineering drawings to modify parts
Rig landing and operational test gear systems and engine systems
Trouble shoot landing gear, engines, hydraulic and air-conditioning systems
Tow qualified preferred
Sheet Metal/Structures:
Perform sheet metal structural tasks such as removing, repairing or replacing floor beams, longerons, bulkheads, stringers, frames, chords and any other primary structural parts.
Locate and mark dimensions, layout patterns, and templates and fabricate parts, repair or replace skin and stiffeners, stringers, frames, brackets, fairings, and retaining strips, floor beams, extrusions and seat tracks.
Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures
Airframe Cabin Interiors:
Remove/reinstall interior linings, cargo bay liners, floor panels
Remove/reinstall lavatories, galleys, seats, windscreens
Remove/reinstall/adjust doors
Use of basic hand tools (i.e. sockets, wrenches, ratchets, screw drivers, pliers, etc.
Required Skills:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Airframe and/or Power plant License preferred
Level of skill customarily acquired after completing apprenticeship program or two years or more related commercial / military aircraft experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret documents as well as communicate effectively with other maintenance and support personnel at all levels regarding job related issues.
Must have knowledge of fundamental maintenance operations and practices and be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to perform basic and intermediate mathematical functions.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Meet all regulatory requirements per FAR 65.
Proficiency in relevant specialty of aircraft.
ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to high.
May occasionally work near moving mechanical parts in high, precarious places and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
This position requires use of a respirator.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit; use their hands and arms; and talk
or hear; and focus on objects close.
The employee will also be required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
*ITAR Definition
Under 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.
We support the majority of aerospace OEMs and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.
The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft
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The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEMs and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)
