Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Jacksonville, FL

$29.87 - $35.22/Hour

Join a global leader in aerospace innovation where cutting-edge technology meets groundbreaking projects. At the forefront of aviation, defense, and space exploration, this company offers exciting opportunities to work on next-generation aircraft, space systems, and advanced technologies that define the future of aerospace.

Responsibilities:

• Repair and overhaul metallic and composite aircraft structures for F/A-18 E/F flight controls
• Perform structural repairs and modifications on strike fighters, commercial derivative aircraft, and flight control components
• Identify and work with aircraft fasteners including rivets, blind rivets, screws, Hi-Loks, bolts, and lock bolts
• Read and interpret blueprints, process data sheets, maintenance manuals, technical directives, airworthiness directives, and service bulletins
• Remove and reinstall access panels and fairings, including removal of damaged screws without damaging surrounding structure
• Fabricate, locate, trim, drill, ream, deburr, shim, and assemble metallic and composite components
• Install aircraft fasteners including rivets, blind fasteners, and Hi-Loks in metallic and composite structures
• Use assembly jigs, repair equipment, and fixed tooling to locate parts, trim, shim, final drill, and build components to blueprint requirements
• Perform close-tolerance drilling to .001 inch and precision measurement to .0005 inch
• Use precision measuring tools including micrometers, dial calipers, grip gauges, feeler gauges, depth gauges, tri-mics, and bore gauges
• Apply aircraft surface treatments and finishes including primer, paint, Alodine, sealants, corrosion prevention, cleaning, polishing, and dry wash processes
• Demonstrate knowledge of common fastener sizes and correct cutting tools for removal and installation
• Install safety wire and cotter pins
• Complete aircraft technical logs, maintenance documentation, work packages, and zonal handovers accurately and on time
• Identify and escalate technical issues, discrepancies, and non-conformances to program leads and managers

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Typically 1+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; able to perform assigned tasks independently with no supervision and assist others
• Advanced experience in aircraft structures repair and modification
• Strong working knowledge of flight control structural components
• Proven ability to perform precision drilling, trimming, shimming, fitting, and assembly to blueprint requirements
• Experience using assembly jigs, repair equipment, and fixed tooling
• Working knowledge of airworthiness directives, technical directives, and service bulletins
• Ability to identify discrepancies and escalate technical issues appropriately
• Ability to lift and handle tools, materials, equipment, and components in a manufacturing environment within Boeing lifting standards of 35 lbs per person / 45 lbs for two-person lift

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

What to Expect

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallspans of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

Resources

• To apply, send a resume to: resumesmoseleytechnical.com
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• For more information about Moseley, visit: About Us

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”