Job Summary:
HQ Aero is currently recruiting for STRUCTURES TECHNICIANS in BRIDGEPORT, WVResponsibilities:As a Structures Technician, you will be required to:
- Remove / install aircraft components as required.
- Fabricate and or modify structural modifications on aircraft parts.
- Perform minor structural repairs on composite components either attached or detached.
- Assist in conducting hidden damage inspection of aircraft structures and aircraft component repair.
- Assist with complex structural repairs either on or off aircraft.
- Perform mechanical / electrical removals and installations as required.
- Inspect confined areas of airframe and assist in providing time estimates as required.
- Adhere to general work rules and company policies and procedures applicable to work area and job functions.
Qualifications, Experience & Requirements:
- Minimum of 4 years of structural sheet metal repair / modification experience or substantiated similar experience.
- Corporate jet aircraft or commercial aircraft experience preferred.
- CRJ airframe experience a plus.
- MRO experience a plus.
- Military aircraft maintenance experience (Depot/Isochronal/Phase inspections) a plus.
- Completed Sheet metal A/C Tech school or equivalent Training.
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) or Airframe (A) license is required.
- Able to interpret and work with mechanical engineering drawings.
- Ability to effectively communicate (verbal & written) aircraft status.
- Demonstrated ability to train other employees is preferred.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Standard Aviation Tool Kit required.
- Criminal Background Check & Compliant to FAA Drug and Alcohol screening checks are mandatory.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, understand the English language in accordance with Title 14 CFR Part 65.
Job Type:
- Full-time, Contract
- Shift Schedule: 12 hour shifts -work 3 days @ 12 hours per day / off for 4 days / work 4 days @ 12 hours per day / off for 3 days - Candidate must be willing to work either shift. Overtime is available.
- 10K Retention Bonus offered.
Essential Job Functions
- Must be able to work as a part of a team in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
- Must be a self-starter, able to work with little to no guidance. Must be a highly motivated, detail-oriented, organized, with the ability to multi-task.
- Must be computer proficient.
- Physical Demands: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, Position requires frequent walking, standing and/or climbing.
- Work Environment: Ability to work in confined spaces. FAR Part 145 aircraft maintenance in a hangar and ramp environment.
DISCLAIMERThis job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected by the successful applicant. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the successful applicant. The successful applicant may be asked to perform other duties as required.