Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Position Title: Aircraft Structures Mechanic II

Location: Central Point, OR 97504

Duration: 6-month contract (Contract to hire)

Pay: $30/hr.

Schedule:

• Monday-Thursday: 3 PM - 01:30 AM

• Friday: 1 PM - 09:30 PM

• Night/swing shift, 48 hours per week.

Overview: Performs maintenance, manufacturing, fabrication, modification, and repair of structures and components per OEM standards. Works independently on intermediate tasks with minimal supervision, including field and fixed-base operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and modify structures, structural components, controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components of intermediate to complex difficulty.

• Perform sheet metal fabrication, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, and assembly using pneumatic tools and close tolerance dimensions.

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, engineering dispositions, and repair manuals to develop repairs.

• Install Hi-Lok fasteners and perform riveting, drilling, bend reduction, and rivet pattern work.

• Troubleshoot discrepancies during normal operations and On Ground (OG) situations.

• Document work in logs, records, and systems; maintain clean, safe work areas per company procedures.

• Provide technical guidance to Level I technicians and comply with the Repair Station Quality Manual and Erickson's Values Charter.

• Achieve and maintain qualifications for assigned tasks; participate in professional development like Erickson's "Building Tomorrow Today" training program.

Required Qualifications

• 4-9 years experience in maintenance, repair, and/or fabrication (Level II requirement).

• High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license.

• Proficiency in reading blueprints, performing drilling/riveting, and fabrication (required for Level II).

• Knowledge of safety directives and use of hand/special tools (torque wrenches, micrometers, sheet metal brakes/shears).

• Ability to work in team/field environments with strong problem-solving, detail orientation, and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• A&P certification.

• Experience with similar equipment (e.g., OV-10 Bronco, helicopters).

• Knowledge of FAA regulations.

• Hi-Lok fasteners installation; borescope inspections; engine/component troubleshooting.