Structural Installer -- CH47

The Structural Mechanic/Installer works as part of a maintenance crew tasked with repairing and implementing structural and body enhancements to an aircraft for which the crew is rated to work on.

Installs units, parts, equipment, and components in structural assembly, according to drawings and specifications, using hand tools and power tools
• Replace worn aircraft body parts, flight control surfaces, fuel cell and tank cleaning and restoration, pylon and windshield replacements
• Follows strict dimension tolerances and compliance to FAA maintenance bulletins based on supplied engineering blueprints
• May operate gas-based Arc welding equipment, brazing equipment, centering tools, riveting tools and other prescribed sheet metal and structural maintenance tools
• Remove dented or worn out aircraft sheet metal and structural parts
• Cut, trim, bend and smooth sheet metal parts, ensuring proper fit within tolerances and clearance parts
• Understand and interpret engineering blueprints, illustrations and specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, identities and relationship of parts
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• FAA A&P or appropriate military occupational specialty training required

Experience:

• Five years' experience required