Structures Mechanic

Job Description

About the Company At ST Engineering, we apply our technology and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives. Our dedication to excellence and our strong track record have earned us a distinctive reputation for quality and trust as a global technology, defence and engineering group. Our diverse portfolio of businesses spans the aerospace, smart city, defence and public security segments, and we continue to grow as our expertise and facilities around the world keep aircraft flying safely and transform and future-proof cities to make them more mobile, more secure and more liveable. San Antonio Aerospace is a global leader in aviation maintenance, repair and engineering, trusted by major airlines and airfreight carriers worldwide. Our structures teams repair, modify and restore aircraft airframes, fuselage sections, flight control surfaces and structural components on modern commercial aircraft, working hands-on with sheet metal, composite materials, precision measurement, drilling, riveting and structural modifications in a fast-growing, world-class MRO environment. Role Overview Take the lead in maintaining and restoring the structural integrity of modern commercial aircraft. Key Responsibilities Perform hands-on airframe maintenance, structural repairs and modifications on commercial aircraft Use a variety of hand tools, power tools and shop equipment to complete structural maintenance tasks Read and interpret Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM), Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC), ATA chapters, engineering drawings, blueprints and task cards Protect and maintain Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) during maintenance activities Safely handle hazardous materials in accordance with HazMat requirements and use the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) Measure, inspect and evaluate aircraft damage using precision measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, torque wrenches and machinist scales Repair, replace and install aircraft structural components including wing planks, aircraft skins, spars, door corners, leading edges, frames, seat tracks, floor beams and structural panels Perform drilling, fastening, structural installations, corrosion removal, allowable damage assessments and structural modifications in accordance with approved technical data Work safely and efficiently in confined spaces and at elevated heights Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, measurements, material thicknesses, repairs and completed work Complete additional on-the-job training (OJT) assignments and other duties as required Requirements Work under the general direction of a supervisor with guidance on methods, procedures and expected outcomes Exercise sound judgement and decision-making while performing routine maintenance tasks, completing assignments independently, with work typically reviewed upon completion Collaborate effectively with supervisors and team members in a fast-paced aircraft maintenance environment, with strong interpersonal and communication skills Maintain mobility and manual dexterity to access and work throughout various sections of an aircraft and efficiently remove, repair and install components and structural assemblies Remain focused and effective during physically demanding shifts and extended working hours, standing on hard surfaces for the majority of the workday Safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds Maintain situational awareness and the ability to hear environmental cues to ensure personal safety Adhere to all company safety procedures and operational standards Licences & Qualifications Education: high school diploma or GED required Preferred: FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification Experience Preferred: 24 months of commercial aircraft maintenance experience Additional Information ST Engineering considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, education, training and certification, job level and work location. Background and drug screening: successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition of employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings. Reasonable accommodations: ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, contact the Talent Strategies team on 1-571-771-0101 or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.

Requirements

• Perform hands-on airframe maintenance, structural repairs and modifications on commercial aircraft
• Use a variety of hand tools, power tools and shop equipment to complete structural maintenance tasks
• Read and interpret Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM), Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC), ATA chapters, engineering drawings, blueprints and task cards
• Protect and maintain Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) during maintenance activities
• Safely handle hazardous materials in accordance with HazMat requirements and use the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Measure, inspect and evaluate aircraft damage using precision measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, torque wrenches and machinist scales
• Repair, replace and install aircraft structural components including wing planks, aircraft skins, spars, door corners, leading edges, frames, seat tracks, floor beams and structural panels
• Perform drilling, fastening, structural installations, corrosion removal, allowable damage assessments and structural modifications in accordance with approved technical data
• Work safely and efficiently in confined spaces and at elevated heights
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, measurements, material thicknesses, repairs and completed work
• Complete additional on-the-job training (OJT) assignments and other duties as required
• Work under the general direction of a supervisor with guidance on methods, procedures and expected outcomes
• Exercise sound judgement and decision-making while performing routine maintenance tasks, completing assignments independently, with work typically reviewed upon completion
• Collaborate effectively with supervisors and team members in a fast-paced aircraft maintenance environment, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Maintain mobility and manual dexterity to access and work throughout various sections of an aircraft and efficiently remove, repair and install components and structural assemblies
• Remain focused and effective during physically demanding shifts and extended working hours, standing on hard surfaces for the majority of the workday
• Safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Maintain situational awareness and the ability to hear environmental cues to ensure personal safety
• Adhere to all company safety procedures and operational standards
• Education: high school diploma or GED required
• Preferred: FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification
• Preferred: 24 months of commercial aircraft maintenance experience