Aircraft Mechanic III (Flight) - Sheet Metal

Tyonek Native Corporation•Newport News, VA

About The Position

General Description: Tyonek Services Group will provide field maintenance (to include phase maintenance and special inspections), limited sustainment level repair, aviation maintenance management, embedded support to the TDD-A/SID's Flight Test Division, prototype development of systems and products, and aircraft modifications and upgrades. Duties: Executes crew chief/mechanic/flight duties in all assigned aircraft Must service/maintain assigned aircraft Proficient using Aircraft Notebook (ACN) to complete aircraft logbook actions and to initiate work orders Solve complex maintenance issues by using effective troubleshooting techniques associated with landing gear, hydraulics, engine, auxiliary power unit, powertrain, rotor, flight control, electrical, fuel, airframe, and utility systems Must provide technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or original equipment manufactures' manuals Use special tools, test measurement diagnostic equipment (TMDE), sheet metal brakes and sheers Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and special project customers Must safely use, energize, service, and repair applicable Aviation Ground Support Equipment (AGSE) Remove, Inspect, repair, modify, and install pertinent aircraft components and airframe structural members, per Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) Possess excellent, proactive organizational skills in replenishing bench stocks, petroleum products, and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) items to complete hourly/calendar maintenance requirements and aircraft preventive maintenance services in a timely manner preferred Provide ground support to flight operations (external load hook up, tethered hover ground crew, pace truck operations, etc) as needed Demonstrate advanced expertise in aircraft structural repair and fabrication, including sheet metal layout, forming, drilling, riveting, and repair of primary and secondary airframe structures in accordance with approved technical data. Independently perform complex structural inspections and repairs, including damage assessment, fabrication of repair parts, and installation of structural modifications supporting prototype development and flight test aircraft Other duties as assigned

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent
Do you have a minimum of 10 years' experience, and recent experience working around research and development activity on classified projects?
Minimum of several years hands-on aircraft structural repair and sheet metal fabrication experience in an aviation maintenance environment.
Ability to pass an FAA Class III flight physical annually
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances.
May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.

Nice To Haves

Other make-model aircraft maintenance experience is desirable
An FAA Airframe & Powerplant license is preferred
Qualified to participate in night flights using NVGs is preferred

Responsibilities

Executes crew chief/mechanic/flight duties in all assigned aircraft
Service/maintain assigned aircraft
Proficient using Aircraft Notebook (ACN) to complete aircraft logbook actions and to initiate work orders
Solve complex maintenance issues by using effective troubleshooting techniques associated with landing gear, hydraulics, engine, auxiliary power unit, powertrain, rotor, flight control, electrical, fuel, airframe, and utility systems
Provide technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or original equipment manufactures' manuals
Use special tools, test measurement diagnostic equipment (TMDE), sheet metal brakes and sheers
Provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and special project customers
Safely use, energize, service, and repair applicable Aviation Ground Support Equipment (AGSE)
Remove, Inspect, repair, modify, and install pertinent aircraft components and airframe structural members, per Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC)
Replenish bench stocks, petroleum products, and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) items to complete hourly/calendar maintenance requirements and aircraft preventive maintenance services in a timely manner
Provide ground support to flight operations (external load hook up, tethered hover ground crew, pace truck operations, etc) as needed
Demonstrate advanced expertise in aircraft structural repair and fabrication, including sheet metal layout, forming, drilling, riveting, and repair of primary and secondary airframe structures in accordance with approved technical data.
Independently perform complex structural inspections and repairs, including damage assessment, fabrication of repair parts, and installation of structural modifications supporting prototype development and flight test aircraft
Other duties as assigned