Heavy Structures Mechanic 3 - E-6 Aircraft
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Compensation: $59.11/hour
Job Description:
- We are seeking a Heavy Structures Mechanic 3 to join our team to support a contingent maintenance program for the E-6 (707) aircraft. In this role, you will troubleshoot, repair, and service aircraft and engine/airframe systems. You will conduct diagnostics of malfunctions, perform maintenance, and carry out repairs, replacements, disassembly, rework, re-assembly, or adjustments of various aircraft systems per technical specifications and engineering instructions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Troubleshooting and repairing E-6 aircraft systems, including engines, auxiliary power units, flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
- Assembling major structural assemblies such as fuselage panels, bulkheads, rudders, flaps, and stabilizers.
- Aligning parts using templates and fixtures, and performing operations such as filing, sawing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.
- Measuring parts to verify dimensions using micrometers and calipers.
- Applying technical expertise to restore equipment to operational condition and resolve complex problems.
- Performing corrosion control, inspections, and fuel sampling, and entering maintenance records for completed work.
Qualifications:
Basic Requirements:
- High School diploma and a minimum of 10 years of experience with multi-engine transport category aircraft, including proven ability to troubleshoot E-6 aircraft systems.
- Ability to work any assigned shift and overtime as needed.
- Physical ability to become respirator qualified and work in confined spaces.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a valid state driver’s license and operate appropriate Ground Support Equipment.
Preferred:
- Experience in troubleshooting and repairing E-6 aircraft mechanical, electrical, engine, and propeller systems (excluding avionics).
- Experience with E-6 aircraft structural repairs, fabrication, modification, and installation of sheet metal parts.
- Previous E-6 engine turn qualification and familiarity with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) or equivalent.
Work Schedule:
- Open to both day and night shifts. Shifts are typically set as Monday-Thursday or Thursday-Sunday.
- Overtime may be required.
Employee Benefits:
- Strong compensation package.
- Per diem offered for candidates living outside a 50-mile radius.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $59.11 - $59.11
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lake Charles,LA.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 17, 2024.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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