Structures Mechanic

Structures MechanicBridgewater, 1402 Airport Road, Bridgewater, Virginia, United States of AmericaReq #814Friday, August 2, 2024Live an Adventure, Master your Craft, Find your PurposeAt Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppresslarge wildfires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence.Purpose: The Structures (Sheet Metal) Mechanic is responsible for performing heavy maintenance and modifications on Dash 8 and King Air aircraft.Company Compensation and Perks:

Pay (hourly)

Full time position

Comprehensive Benefits offered

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Wellness Program

Responsibilities :

Perform scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance, minor and major airframe repairs working in a high-quality, efficient manner

Perform various complex modifications, structures repair, fabrication, plan, layout and structural disassembly/assembly of aircraft and aircraft components

Remove, replace, and repair aircraft structure and components with use of special tooling utilizing applicable technical data

Perform sheet metal bends to guidelines and specifications

Use shop mathematics to determine curves, angles, pitch, etc.

Work with various kinds of metal such as: honeycomb material, aluminum and aluminum alloys, titanium, stainless steel, etc.

Utilize various glues, sealants, epoxy, pro-seal, and in addition to other chemicals/consumables as required per applicable technical data

Read and interpret manufacturer Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, Repair Drawings, Structural Repair Manuals, Service Bulletins, technical directives, drawings, blueprints, and schematics etc. to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing damaged aircraft structure components.

Properly complete required paperwork to comply with Federal Regulations and applicable company policy/procedures

Maintain a safe and clean work environment and report any unsafe conditions

Maintain communication with assigned Team Lead for task updates and status reports

Maintains responsibility for proper execution of parts tag instructions in accordance with Repair Station Quality Control Manual

Assist in the training and guidance of new sheet metal mechanics

Skills/Qualifications:

3 years + recent hands-on experience performing heavy aircraft maintenance and modifications

FAA Airframe & Powerplant license preferred

Relevant trade school or military training equivalent for aircraft structures preferred

Extensive knowledge of sheet metal principals, tools, and techniques

High school education required; some college preferred

Must provide own tools, shadowed and etched

Work well in a team environment

Experience working in an AS9100 / ISO 9001 or DCMA environment preferred

Experience working under FAA Part 145 or demonstrated knowledge preferred

Ability to:

Crawl in and out of tight spaces

Comfortably work at elevated heights of at least 40 feet for extended periods of time

Lift balance, and carry 50 lbs.

Work in enclosed hangars and exterior weather conditions

DA1It is the policy of Dynamic Aviation to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law. It is also Dynamic Aviation's policy to provide equal employment for all and comply with any affirmative action obligations pursuant to the Federal Executive Orders, 11246 and 11375, as amended.Other details

Pay Type Hourly

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Bridgewater, 1402 Airport Road, Bridgewater, Virginia, United States of America