(AFG-KANDAHAR) Sheet Metal Mechanic

Job Summary

The Sheet Metal Mechanic works closely with other mechanics and maintenance personnel on aircraft structural repairs.

Principal Accountabilities

• Locates cracks, breaks, holes, and dents in aircraft sheet metal structures and determines appropriate repairs from technical data to restore components to original strength.


• Forms stringers, bulkheads and ribs and reinforces damaged or weakened skin on structural members.Reads and interprets blueprints and determines dimensions, angles, and contours in performance of structural repair.


• Reports on work order status to the Lead Mechanic.


• Ensures all work is done according to specification, regulation and company policy.


• Ensures that all tools and associated equipment are 100% accounted for.


• Responds to work orders in a timely manner with emphasis on operations support.


• Works to help meet a minimum 80% Fleet Operational Readiness Rate.


• Perform other qualified duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to communicate fluently in the English language.


• Able to communicate effectively and work well as a member of a team.


• Conducts oneself professionally through appearance and conduct.


• Basic knowledge of various computer applications such as Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook).


• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.

Experience & Education

• High School Diploma.


• Associates Degree preferred.


• A&P; license required.


• Minimum of 5 years aircraft structural repair experience on helicopter and/or fixed wing aircraft.


• 1 year full time field service in the last 3 years.


• Experience in reading, comprehending, and interpreting technical documents, including manuals, technical data, and blueprints.


• 1 year experience with assigned aircraft preferred.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Living conditions may be cramped and substandard compared to western (US) standards.


• May be required to perform duties at remote and austere locations.


• Must be able to withstand extreme temperatures and environments while working in field conditions.


• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to waist level and 30 pounds to shoulder height.

Travel

• 10 – 15%


• Travel to austere or inhospitable high stress environments will be required.


• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246 Prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, or national origin and requires affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees treated, without regard to race, sex, color, genetic information, religion, or national origin. (Enforcement Agency: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs).

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KANDAHAR

Job Posting: Oct 1, 2013, 6:57:47 PM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: BSR1305228

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