Aircraft Mechanic 2 - Sheetmetal - Rionegro

The Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic II maintains, fabricates, installs, and repairs sheet-metal equipment and fixtures (such as machine guards, grease pans, shelves, lockers, tanks, ventilators, chutes, ducts, metal roofing) of an establishment. Work involves most of the following: planning and laying out all types of sheet-metal maintenance work from blueprints, models, or other specifications, setting up and operating all available types of sheet-metal working machines, using a variety of hand tools in cutting, bending, forming, shaping, fitting and assembling, and installing sheet-metal articles as required.

• Read and analyze work requests and applicable specifications or similar work data.

• Develop and draw working sketches showing view, section, or profile.

• Manufacture and fabricate aircraft sheet metal parts, panels, doors, etc., from various serviced aircraft. Such aircraft articles have numerous combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves and planes such as fuselage, door assemblies, windshield panel angles, washers, firewalls, and straight brackets. Such sheet metal stock/parts/items consist of various types of metal, e.g., steel, stainless steel, aluminum, corrugated aluminum, titanium, iron, brass, copper, magnesium, rubber, plastic, plexiglass, fiberglass, etc. Determine type and extent of repair or replacement required, type of material, and repair methods to use. Lay out, cut, form, join, assemble, and install items.

• Develop parts and templates from prints, drawings, or original parts to produce repair parts that are not readily available. To accomplish the development of these parts or templates, plan, lay out, cut, form, shape, and assemble complex sheet metal items.

• Use developed patterns/layouts, prefabricated templates, or old parts as a sample, scribe outline on sheet metal, and cut out scribed part using shears, Do-All saw, and turret punch.

• Form metal using cornice brake, punch press, drill press, and similar metal forming tools.

• Finish and smooth edges of metal sheet after cutting and assemble component sheet metal pieces with rivets, screws, nuts, and bolts. Align, drill, and ream material for installation of various types of riveting and take precautions to protect dissimilar metals.

• Apply necessary protective compounds, special insulating protective tape, plastic cement, fiberglass resins, etc.

• Independently lay out templates, transcribe information from templates, and manufacture double contour parts with configurations in several planes.

• Assemble and fasten fabricated parts by installing bolts, rivets, screws, and/or seaming.

• Ensure finished aircraft parts meet quality standards for soundness, strength, and appearance in accordance with specification and/or similar requirements.

• Employee may be required to work inside fuel tanks (e.g., CH 47) or other confined spaces.

• Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment, including checking protective devices for proper operation, and maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid up-to-date A&P license, two (2) years of aviation maintenance experience, three (3) years of rotary wing aircraft experience, and two (2) years on the assigned (H60) MDS.

• If no A&P license, shall have three (3) years of aviation maintenance experience, three (3) years of rotary wing aircraft experience, and two (2) years on the assigned (H60) MDS.

• All experience must be within the five (5) most recent years.

• Shall have a working knowledge of making entries in aircraft logbooks & records, military technical publications, and the Army's Unit Level Logistics Aviation Information System, ULLS-A(E).

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at the work location.

• Possess a valid US Passport.

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and replacement of parts.

• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and a thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, and micrometers.

• Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.

• Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects and may be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.

• Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.

• Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Mechanics.

• The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.

• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.

• 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 heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds.

• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.

• Will handle dirty parts and lubricants.

• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.

• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.

• Must be able to lift/push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds.

• May work in a maintenance shop or outside.

• Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty.

• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.

• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts or vehicles.

• May be expected to work in austere environments and all-weather conditions.