Aircraft Structures Helper

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic Helper

Location with zip code: Lake Charles LA 70615

Duration: 3+ Months

Pay Rate. $30/hr. on W2 without benefits

Shift Timing: Mon-Thurs. (10*40) Schedule

Job Description:

• Defense Systems is looking for a SCA Aircraft Mechanic Helper to support a maintenance program with in Lake Charles, LA.
• The Navy E-6 is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707 platform The aircraft are utilized primarily for long-range patrols along the entire U.S. border, and in source and transit zone countries. This platform, now modified to the E-6B standard, conveys instructions from the National Command Authority to fleet ballistic missile submarines, a mission known as TACAMO ("Take Charge And Move Out").

Role & Responsibilities:

• Assisting Aircraft Mechanic in performing any combination of the following duties:
• Servicing, repairing and overhauling aircraft and aircraft engines.
• Adjusts and replaces parts such as control cables, fuel tanks, spark plugs, tires, batteries and filters.
• Using mechanic's tools, removes inspection plates, cowling, engine covers, floor boards and related items to provide access for inspection and repair, and replaces items when work is completed.
• Towing and jacking aircraft, and disconnects instruments, ignition systems, and fuel and oil lines.
• Dismantling, repairing, overhauling or replacing parts and assemblies such as engines, plumbing and hydraulic systems, and aircraft structural sections, performs routine duties such as furnishing materials, tools and supplies to mechanic.
• Lifting and holding materials in place during operation.
• Cleaning work areas and machines, tools and equipment.
• Cleans aircraft, interior and exterior parts and assemblies with solvents or other cleaning solutions.
• Jacking and towing aircraft.
• Inflates tires, fills gasoline tanks and oil reservoirs, and greases aircraft, using grease gun.
• May assist flight line mechanic, worker, or servicer in servicing and repairing aircraft prior to flight.

Additional duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
• Applies basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Use a variety of manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, heat shrink gun, etc.
• Be able to assemble, modify, and install wire bundles, conductors and other electrical components.
• Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components of complex to extreme difficulty.
• Applies a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification.
• Applies a broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Applies detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum 10 years relevant experience.
• Able to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours.
• Able to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel).
• Ability to be subject to a variety of physical conditions.
• Able to wear respirator or other safety gear.
• Ability to be subject to areas which could cause various phobias due to height or closed space.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A&P License.
• Able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance.
• Experience performing complex modifications.