Job Purpose

The Aircraft Structural Installer (under moderate supervision) performs specialized operations and a variety of general mechanical operations on aircrafts (e.g. disassembly, modification, and assembly of airframe components).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Remove, repair, fabricate, replace, modify and install aircraft parts and structural components
• Plan, lay-out, cut, bend, form, shape, fit, drill, ream, install fastener, assemble and install sheet metal parts and airframe structural members
• Work with close tolerance dimensions and various types of fasteners using common hand tools, special instruments and pneumatic tools
• Perform structural modification and repair using engineering drawings, safety procedures, military specification, standards and maintenance manuals in performance of assigned tasks
• Document work performed on aircraft forms, records and workbooks
• Perform structural modifications on various aircraft
• Be proficient in reading data design drawings
• Be knowledgeable in use of all installation tooling and equipment
• Provide own hand tools
• Use computer-based programs to clock in and out and to perform other self-serve duties
• Frequently lift equipment and material weighing up to 50 pounds; infrequently, heavier
• Pay close attention to detail in frequently reviewing and completing forms and checklists
• Frequently quickly relocate between adjoining work locations
• Work quickly and accurately in a fast paced environment
• Adhere to all Southeast Aerospace company policies, safety guidelines, and code of ethical conduct
• In adhering to company polices, all employees are subject to random drug and alcohol tests
• This position is also subject to random drug and alcohol testing under DOT and FAA regulations
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Any and all other duties assigned by the supervisor

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of experience performing structural modifications on aircraft
• A&P license preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Must be goal oriented and able to complete assignments within company standards
• The ability to work efficiently with other employees as part of a team or individually
• Acceptable background check for required matters
• US Citizen as defined in FAR 22CFR 120.15 for required matters.

Working Conditions

• Normal work day is 8 hours Monday thru Friday
• Overtime hours required.
• Travel to other locations on occasion to perform structural modifications
• Most often the working conditions of the Aircraft Production Manager will be in the Southeast Aerospace facility hangars.

Physical Requirements

• Perform work in a sometimes noisy environment.
• Bending, squatting, sitting, working from ladders, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)