Job Title: F-15 Aircraft Structural Mechanic II (Req. ID: 68161-1)
Location: San Antonio TX 78226
Duration: 12 months assignment with possible extension
Shift Schedule: Variable Shift (5:00 AM- 11:30 PM)
Pay Rate: $35/hour on W2 without benefits
Role & Responsibilities:
- Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas
- Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure
- Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
- Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
- Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components
- Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems
- Knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.
- Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests
- Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
- Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
- Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications
- Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electronics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met
- This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
- The position requires the ability to pass an assessment at the end of training cycle
- The position requires compliance to SA Site Tool and FOD procedure
Required Skills/Experience:
- 4+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless
- 4+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
- 4+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns
- 4+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (i.e.. doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft
- Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (F-15 or Depot Level).
- Experience working with titanium aircraft structures.
- Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment.
Required Ability:
- The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
- Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms.
- Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.
- Pass visual acuity and color perception tests.
- Read, write, and comprehend the English language.
- Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material.
- Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities.
- Occasional (1 to 3 hrs.) finger manipulation.
- On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs.
- Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs.)
- Frequent walking on flat surfaces.
- Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces.
- Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces.
- Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands.
- Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls for an extended period of time
- Occasional contact with metals.
- Frequent exposure to noise.
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