Aircraft Structures Technician
C-130 Hercules
Starting at $39 hourly
Trenton Base, Canada
The Structures Technician installs, inspects, modifies, adjusts, or repairs
structures, such as corrosion, stringers, frames and longerons on
assigned aircraft.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Performs operational checks and corrosion control.
• Uses complex test equipment such as, multi-meters and deviation
meters, and specialized test equipment to perform maintenance.
• Repair or replace parts based on following blueprints, schematics,
handbooks, and other technical documents.
• Performs calibration, repair and replacement of parts based on
inspection results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks,
and other technical documents.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD
awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.
• Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and aircraft maintenance
applications.
• Must be capable and willing to execute standard aircraft maintenance
tasks as part of daily operations.
Other Or Additional Responsibilities
• Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.
Knowledge & Skills
• In-depth knowledge of basic sheetmetal tools.
• Working knowledge of aircraft components and systems.
• Ability to interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings and
blueprints of assigned task.
• Working knowledge of standard sheetmetal work.
• Working knowledge of technical orders and maintenance forms.
• Ability to read and interpret data is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to obtain a control goods clearance.
Experience & Education
• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of Two (2) to four (4) years recent experience in the repair of
aircraft avionics, com/nav, or instrument systems of the C-130
aircraft. Four (4) years experience preferred.
Physical Requirements / Working Environment
• May work in Aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational
circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and
rudimentary infrastructure.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to
electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts,
vehicles, or aircraft.
• 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.
• 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.
• May be required to see aircraft in flight, 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.
What We Bring
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not
limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work
location, and market conditions.
• The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the
company’s base pay compensation for the location and may be
modified at the discretion of the company.
• Other Compensation elements offered:
• Overtime
• Premium Pay
• Differential Pay
• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
• Employee benefits include the following:
• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
Requirement
. Must be a resident or a citizen of
Canada.