What are the responsibilities and job description for the AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN position at AIRBORNE TAMPA?
Position Summary
This position is responsible for fabricating, repairing, replacing, or rebuilding aircraft structures, repair parts, and special tools, in accordance with policies, procedures, requirements, and specifications established by the company, applicable government agencies, and aircraft manufacturers as contained in approved Maintenance Manuals.
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid company holidays
401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
Experience in heavy aircraft maintenance, preferably with an airline and/or MRO aircraft company
Must have thorough working knowledge of all forms and documents required to support heavy maintenance service, including Company policy and procedure manuals, FAR’s, AD’s, Service Bulletins, and Maintenance Manuals
Must be able to read and interpret technical manuals, instructions, blueprints, and drawings
Must be efficient in the use and application of tools, gauges, instruments, etc., necessary for the accomplishment of duties assigned
Must have an understanding and working knowledge of hazardous material handling and disposal as related to the job assignment
Must have minimum required tools
Must meet the qualifications to obtain a SIDA badge
High School diploma or equivalent
Shall have a thorough knowledge of work to be performed within a given classification and/or a specialized job/operation
Must have demonstrated the ability to use good judgment and make sound decisions
Must possess leadership qualities to include the previously demonstrated ability to cooperate and work with others
Must have the ability to perform high quality work in a reasonable length of time, lead, and direct the work of their employees
Must be able to satisfactorily accomplish all job assignments with little or no supervision or instruction
Must have the ability to efficiently and accurately read, interpret, and carry out written or verbal instructions, technical orders, operating procedures, and directives
Additional Duties
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors necessary for the normal day-to-day operation, not determined at time of hire
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periods
Must be able to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heights
Must be able to work with one or both hands extended overhead
Must have correctable near and far vision
Must be able to hear at conversational level with hearing aid
Must be able to lift 25 pounds
Must be able to handle and maintain control of small parts and to properly operate hand tools
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Aircraft maint duties
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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