Airframe Mechanic - Airframe
Company: PAE
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the
World
Airframe Mechanic - Airframe
PAE, a large government contractor, is seeking an Airframer for a n
ew job site with current Navy customer beginning on or about 01
August 2022.
BASIC FUNCTION SUMMARY
- Performs hydraulic system, structural and sheet metal repairs
and modifications to aircraft, accessories and associated
equipment. Must be knowledgeable with the operation and maintenance
of hydraulic/structural metal equipment and machinery. Applies
comprehensive technical knowledge and experience to solve
hydraulic/structural repair problems. Provides technical
assistance, guidance and instruction to employees in the Aircraft
Airframes Mechanic classification.
- Possess in depth knowledge of aircraft hydraulic/structural
maintenance practices, applicable maintenance/ technical manuals
and publications, basic tools, special tools, test equipment and
the operation and maintenance of structural repair equipment and
machinery. Must have working knowledge of corrosion detection,
prevention and treatment. May be required to perform Leadman duties
when designated and authorized.
- Must be customer oriented.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Inspects hydraulic systems, structural repairs, modifications,
removal, replacement and reinstallation actions; part fabrication;
layouts, templates, etc., inspect for structural integrity, quality
and completeness of work.
- Troubleshoot, service and repair aircraft, airframes and
systems to ensure air-worthiness.
- Determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing
malfunctioning or damaged components using manufacturer's manuals,
service bulleting and applicable publications.
- Performs miscellaneous duties to include turn flushing,
cleaning, lubing of aircraft systems and components.
- Sets-up, trouble shoot, repair, and demonstrate correct usage
of shop metal working equipment, hand tools, powered tools,
fastener installation tooling and fixtures that are used for
aircraft hydraulic/structural maintenance.
- Develops, designs, recommends, and determines structural repair
and replacement requirements and procedures to include but not
limited to fastener and material type, damaged area cutouts,
etc.
- Develops, designs, recommends, inspects and determines metal,
plastic, phenolic and fiberglass part fabrication procedures and
template requirements to include layout, fastener and material
type, quality and completeness of work.
- Assists in P&E report preparation.
- Sets-up and uses sight levels and transits. Performs aircraft
optical alignment checks as required.
- Assist in weighing aircraft and completes weight and balance
data configurations reports/forms.
- Use schematics, drawings, charts and other applicable
publications to troubleshoot, repair, test and modify assigned
systems.
- Performs flight control and landing gear rigging.
- Be able to become aircraft turn-up certified as directed by
management.
- Repair, replace major aircraft structures such as wings,
fuselage, and landing gear systems.
- Assist in the removal and replacement of aircraft engines
utilizing appropriate support equipment.
- Must be able to work day shift, night shift or weekend duty and
travel as part of a maintenance recovery team or detachment as
required.
- Will have experience writing with clarity and technical
accuracy.
- Performs aircraft inventory, acceptance and transfer
inspections.
- Be capable of becoming Plane Captain certified when directed by
management.
- Perform other tasks as directed by management.
- Provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction as
required.
- Maintains and/or completes required records and applicable
maintenance forms.
- Become CDI/CDQAR certified as directed by management to perform
collateral duty inspection assignments.
- Performs daily duties normally associated with this
specialty.
- Practice good housekeeping, tool control, FOD
awareness/prevention and safety at all times.
- Comply with Hazardous Waste Program.
- Operates SE, flight line vehicles and other support equipment
as required.
- Qualified to perform corrosion detection, treatment, prevention
and documentation Assists in aircraft/equipment movement and flight
line foreign object prevention walks.
- Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft forms and VIDS/MAF,
Work Orders in NALCOMIS/OOMA.
- Will have knowledge of and understand basic supply procedures.
Assist with ordering parts, tools, materials and equipment as
required.
- Must comply with established General and Industrial Safety
Rules and Regulations as applicable to the contract, facilities and
job assignment.
- Keeps shop area clean and participate in daily hanger
cleanups.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
- Aircraft mechanics shall have three years experience in their
specific aircraft maintenance occupational field. The last two
years must have been as a practicing licensed FAA airframe and
power plants mechanic; in the military; civil service (WG-7-10), or
with a government aviation maintenance Contractor.
- Must have experience in corrosion detection, treatment and
prevention.
- Personnel shall be qualified according to their field of
expertise and the level of maintenance assigned, i.e., O or I
level.
- The mechanic will be capable of cross-training into or
assisting other specialties as directed by management. All
mechanics must be capable of becoming Plane Captain certified when
directed by management IAW a Government approved certification
program for each TMS of aircraft.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.
- Will have experience writing with clarity and technical
accuracy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Physical Demands:
This classification activity requires the scope of physical
movements and postures normally associated with shop/hanger/flight
line maintenance activities to include bending, stooping, walking,
climbing, pushing, stretching, kneeling and working in tiring,
uncomfortable positions, etc. May be required to lift objects whose
weight normally will not exceed 50 pounds. Special vision abilities
required to perform this job are close vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.
Work Environment:
The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment
where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment
where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes of
temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas
where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to electrical
shock hazards. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR JOB
SPECIALTY OR AS DIRECTED BY MANAGEMENT
- Driver's License
- Egress/Explosive System Checkout
- Support Equipment Operator as required for assigned tasks
- Plane Captain Certification/Final Checker
- CDI/CDQAR
- Emergency Reclamation
- Tow Supervisor/Tow Brake Operations
- Respirator
- CPR Certification
- Hydraulic Tester (HCT-10)*
- Hydraulic Contamination
- Confined Space Entry as required
- Barrier monitor
PAE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring
practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard
to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United
States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation,
marital status, family structure, medical condition including
genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental
or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the
job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or
any other protected category under federal, state, or local
law.
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