Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3

32392

  • Posted 3 weeks ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
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  • 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 sheers, 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

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LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you!

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