KINGSVILLE, TX Vertex Aerospace

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Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs modifications, removal, replacement, and re-installation actions; part fabrication; layouts, templates, etc., for structural integrity, quality, and completeness of work.Adjusts, sets-up, troubleshoots, repairs, and demonstrates correct usage of shop metalworking equipment, hand tools, powered tools, fastener installation tooling, and fixtures that are used for aircraft structural maintenance.Develops, designs, recommends, and determines structural repair and replacement requirements and procedures to include but not limited to fastener and material type, damaged area cutouts, etc.Develops, designs, recommends, inspects, and determines metal, plastic, phenolic, and fiberglass part fabrication procedures and template requirements to include layout, fastener and material type, quality, and completeness of work.Assists in P&E report preparation.Sets-up and uses sight levels and transits. Performs aircraft optical alignment checks as required.Provides technical assistance, guidance, and instruction as required.Maintains and/or completes the required records and applicable maintenance forms.Use schematics, drawings, charts, and other applicable publications to troubleshoot, repair, test, and modify assigned systems.Performs aircraft inventory, acceptance, and transfer inspections.CDI Certified, as required.Performs engine, flight control, and landing gear rigging.May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments.Turn-up aircraft as required.May be required to perform collateral duty inspection assignments.Troubleshoot, service, and repair aircraft engines, airframes, and systems to ensure air-worthiness.Repair, replaces, and rebuild major aircraft structures such as wings, fuselage, empennage, and landing gear systems.Performs aircraft surface controls, engine, and landing gear rigging.Determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components using the manufacturer’s manuals, service bulletins, and applicable publications.Remove and replace aircraft engines utilizing appropriate support equipment.Performs miscellaneous duties to include turn flushing, cleaning, lubing of aircraft systems and components.Maintain cleanliness of the work center and around your assigned work area.Responsible for adhering to all applicable Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention rules and regulations.Responsible for adhering to Company Tool Control Program.Documents work accomplished on Maintenance Action Form (MAF) or NALCOMIS System.

Qualification Standards:

Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have a minimum of two (2) year experience, in the last ten (10) years, as a Heavy Structural Mechanic, to include composite work. Satisfactory completion of U.S. Navy aircraft structural repair AMS “A” or “B” school or equivalent aircraft structural repair courses preferred but not required. FAA Airframe license, desired, but not required. Must be able to meet any Government/company licensing/qualification requirements for the position. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be able to obtain and maintain CAC and required DOD clearance as required by the Government. Must have valid state driver’s license. Must be able to obtain Close Hole Tolerance CHT certification within probationary period IAW QA Bulletin.

Physical Demands:

This classification activity is usually accomplished in a shop environment and as such requires the scope of physical movements and postures normally associated with shop activities. May be required to lift objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50 pounds. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment:

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individuals to severe changes of temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. May work around moving mechanical parts.

Licensing/Certifications Requirements:

Must obtain the following within six (6) months of the start date, unless otherwise stated:

Formal or Specialized Training/Equivalent

Hazardous Waste Communications Training

FOD and TCP Awareness Trained

Security Clearance Awareness Training

OPNAV INST 4790.2 Program Awareness

ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness

OIMA / NALCOMIS System

Valid State Drivers License- Upon hire

FAA Airframes & Power Plants (A&P) (desired) *

Support Equipment Operators License

ESD Awareness Trained

Hydraulic Contamination Trained

Brake Rider Certified #

Tire and Wheel Certification

Aircraft Towing Certification #

Collateral Duty Inspector #

Egress System Checkout #

Plane Captain Certified #

Fuel Surveillance Trained #

Close Hole Tolerance Trained #- within 70 days

Composite Repair Certified #

Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training

Respirator Trained and Fitted #

Benefits include the following:

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off, including holidays

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

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equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Vertex Aerospace

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