Aircraft Structures Mechanic

PGS Worldwide is actively seeking a skilled Aircraft Structures Mechanic to support ongoing projects for an Aerospace leader in Lake Charles, LA. This is an initial 12-month contract-to-hire opportunity and I will respond immediately to all qualified candidates.

Job Description:

Are you ready to put your experience to work with an Aerospace leader? If so, our Defense Systems wants you to join our Team as a SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3 and support a maintenance program with the Aerospace leader 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").

**These positions are Service Contract Act positions.

**These positions will be hired for weekends, 1st shift.

Your primary duties include:

• Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components of complex to extreme difficulty
• Applies a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification
• Applies the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike
• 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 shears, etc. is required.
• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, etc.
• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals
• Reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
• Make entries in aircraft logs and records, and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
• Additional duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories
• Assemble, modify, and install wire bundles, conductors and other electrical components.
• Applies a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems
• Applies a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts
• Applies basic knowledge of electrical theory
• Use a variety of manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, heat shrink gun, etc.
• Applies detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation
• Maintains repairs and modifies engines of complex to extreme difficulty
• Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections
• Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes
• Performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections, examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves, inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments
• Inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum 10 years relevant experience
• US Citizenship
• 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 spaces

Desired:

• A&P License
• E-6B/707 experience
• Able to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance
• Experience performing complex modifications

Job ID: 13352-1

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.