Aircraft Mechanic III (Flight) - Sheet Metal

General Description:

Tyonek Services Group will provide field maintenance (to include phase maintenance and special inspections), limited sustainment level repair, aviation maintenance management, embedded support to the TDD-A/SID's Flight Test Division, prototype development of systems and products, and aircraft modifications and upgrades.

Duties:

• Executes crew chief/mechanic/flight duties in all assigned aircraft
• Must service/maintain assigned aircraft
• Proficient using Aircraft Notebook (ACN) to complete aircraft logbook actions and to initiate work orders
• Solve complex maintenance issues by using effective troubleshooting techniques associated with landing gear, hydraulics, engine, auxiliary power unit, powertrain, rotor, flight control, electrical, fuel, airframe, and utility systems
• Must provide technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or original equipment manufactures' manuals
• Use special tools, test measurement diagnostic equipment (TMDE), sheet metal brakes and sheers
• Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and special project customers
• Must safely use, energize, service, and repair applicable Aviation Ground Support Equipment (AGSE)
• Remove, Inspect, repair, modify, and install pertinent aircraft components and airframe structural members, per Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC)
• Possess excellent, proactive organizational skills in replenishing bench stocks, petroleum products, and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) items to complete hourly/calendar maintenance requirements and aircraft preventive maintenance services in a timely manner preferred
• Provide ground support to flight operations (external load hook up, tethered hover ground crew, pace truck operations, etc) as needed
• Demonstrate advanced expertise in aircraft structural repair and fabrication, including sheet metal layout, forming, drilling, riveting, and repair of primary and secondary airframe structures in accordance with approved technical data.
• Independently perform complex structural inspections and repairs, including damage assessment, fabrication of repair parts, and installation of structural modifications supporting prototype development and flight test aircraft
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience Requirements:

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Do you have a minimum of 10 years' experience, and recent experience working around research and development activity on classified projects?
• Minimum of several years hands-on aircraft structural repair and sheet metal fabrication experience in an aviation maintenance environment.
• Other make-model aircraft maintenance experience is desirable
• An FAA Airframe & Powerplant license is preferred
• Qualified to participate in night flights using NVGs is preferred
• Ability to pass an FAA Class III flight physical annually
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• 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, working at heights with fall protection devices
• 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 and carry for short distances.
• May be required to 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / VEVRAA / ADA:

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.