Aircraft Structures Technician
On-siteLakeland, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Aircraft Structures Technician at Draken International responsible for reading and interpreting engineering drawings and manuals, performing advanced structural repairs and rework on aircraft such as ribs, longerons, bulkheads, and fittings, fabricating detailed parts, using metalworking tools (drills, riveters, shears, presses), ensuring structural integrity and balance, assembling repairs with fasteners and adhesives, inspecting structures, maintaining maintenance records, and utilizing automated maintenance systems. Requires 10+ years of directly related aircraft sheet metal/structures experience, High School Diploma/GED, ability to use precision measuring instruments, potential security clearance, and willingness to work various shifts. E-Verify, background checks, drug screening, and equal opportunity considerations apply.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 10+ years of directly related aircraft sheet metal/structures experience
- Ability to work with precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and standard scales
- Ability to re-manufacture parts from scratch without drawings such as ribs, stringers and skins on aircraft flight controls
- Ability to identify aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown or engineering documentation and technical orders
- Ability to solve practical problems and work with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to install new modifications through engineering documentation and technical orders
- Ability to facilitate corrosion control through application and removal of protective coatings, treatments, markings, and decals on aircraft and support equipment using conventional spray-painting equipment, brushes, rollers, and special applicators
- FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License preferred
- Must be able to work various shifts
- Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance
- Background Check required
- Drug Screening Required
- Security clearance may be required
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