Sheet Metal Mechanic

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking Sheet Metal Mechanics for an opportunity in Greenville, South Carolina.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Sheet Metal Mechanics will be repairing and modifying P-3 and C-130 aircraft and major subassemblies.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, structure repair manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Identify aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown or engineering documentation and technical orders.
• Ability to work with precision measuring instruments, micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and standard scales.
• Perform difficult structural pick-up and rework such as removing, replacing or realigning ribs, longerons, bulkheads, stringers, or fittings in completed skinned assemblies
• Perform tasks utilizing tools to include but not limited to drills, angle motors, shears, brake, drill press, and pneumatic riveter
• Perform such final assembly operations as pick-up and rework on structures and installation, installing shortages, and bringing up all items to latest engineering changes
• Complete installation of and fit such items as clamps, brackets, angles, longerons, supports, bulkheads, battery boxes, and component parts such as avionics equipment
• Perform trimming, milling operations, reforming and altering parts and structures as required. Fabricate detail parts such as shims, splices, gussets, angles, brackets, doublers, stiffeners, and patches
• Use shop aids to facilitate assembly and installation as required.

Qualifications and requirements:

• FAA Airframe or Powerplant license is a plus.
• 3+ years of C-130 Aircraft Structural Modification Experience is required.
• Required to complete and pass a skills assessment for official acceptance on the project.
• Must provide personal tools and shadowed toolbox required by the Company.
• Personal tool inventory list must be completed prior to arrival.
• Candidates must pass a tool inspection on their first day or they will not be permitted to work (inventory sheet in the attached Toolbox List)
• Have the ability to work any shift and/or weekend as directed by operation requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the job site.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Why Choose LAUNCH?

A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

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! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.

If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights. ?