Structures Mechanic

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking Structures Mechanics with aircraft repair experience for an opportunity in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Services, repairs, and overhauls airframe, engine, propeller, components, appliances, structural components and composite repairs to ensure airworthiness by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and rebuilds structures components and appliances, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units.
• Reads and interprets OEM and DoD Technical Manuals, service bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, local directives and other specifications to determine maintenance method and procedures.
• Performs structural (metallic and composite) inspections for damages such as cracking, corrosion, delamination, or other damage as specified in the OEM inspection criteria.
• Perform structural repairs (metallic and composite) as required utilizing
• OEM SRM, Engineering Drawings with DER approval or other approved repair data.
• Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including change and/or inspect fuel, and oil filters, cleaning screens, aircraft lubrication, wheel and tire maintenance such as tire changes, clean and inspect wheels and bearings and servicing on-board sanitation facilities.
• Mix paint and apply for touch-up of aircraft and components.
• Complete required repair documentation in accordance with KACC requirements, Customer GMM if applicable, customer CAMP documents, or customer supplied Flight Docs documents

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION ABILITY:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers. 

MATH ABILITY:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Word processing, Spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, Database software, Inventory software, Order Processing software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
FAA A&P preferred but not required. 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Structures Mechanic 
Travel optional for contractors 

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the environment is usually loud.
• Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high,
precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic
chemicals and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to explosives and vibration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly
required to walk, sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance;
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste and smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color
vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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 provides you with a real benefits package, including access to company-sponsored medical/dental insurance and a 401k 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. ?