Aircraft Mechanic III - Structures

Location: Birmingham, AL, United States

Company

Yulista provides aircraft structural maintenance and repair services, including support for commercial, government, and DoD aircraft.

What you will do

• Inspect aircraft structural components, assess damage, and develop repair or replacement procedures using applicable technical data.
• Fabricate, form, cut, bend, and fasten metal and composite repair components using depot-level tools, equipment, jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds.
• Install close-tolerance, high-strength fasteners and perform structural modifications, corrosion protection, flight-control weight and balance, and control-surface rigging.
• Inspect completed repairs for serviceability and document maintenance actions, discrepancies, equipment records, and quality-assurance information.
• Operate and maintain aircraft support equipment, automated maintenance systems, and controlled tools while following safety and environmental procedures.
• Recommend improvements to equipment performance and maintenance procedures and train personnel in structural maintenance techniques.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 12+ years of relevant aircraft structural maintenance experience on fixed- or rotary-wing commercial, government, or DoD aircraft.
• 5+ years of depot-level structural maintenance experience, including major structural component replacement.
• Experience supporting DoD contracts and knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft construction, aerospace materials, metal fabrication, tubing, cable, fiberglass, bonded honeycomb, and composite structures.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation, enter maintenance data accurately, prepare reports, and communicate technical decisions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

Nice to have

• Previous Air Force Specialty Code 2A773 experience.
• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant certification.
• Multiple aviation qualifications, certifications, or disciplines and the ability to train others in these skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time regular employment.
• Work includes collaboration with management, staff, and other crew members while requiring independent execution and self-motivation.
• Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation are provided in accordance with applicable laws.