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Aircraft Structural Repair Technician – Low Observable (LO) / Sheet Metal

Business Integra INC • Full-time • Tyndall AFB, Florida, United States • $20 - $35 / hour • 2w ago

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Structural Repair Technician to support aircraft structural repair, fabrication, bonding, and Low Observable (LO) restoration activities.
This role involves interpreting engineering documentation, fabricating and installing aircraft structural components, performing bonding and assembly operations, and supporting aircraft modification and restoration programs.
The ideal candidate will have experience working on military aircraft structures, sheet metal repairs, or Low Observable (LO) coatings, with the ability to read technical documentation and perform precision fabrication in accordance with engineering specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Read and interpret aircraft engineering drawings, technical manuals, structural repair manuals, and engineering documentation, including symbols, flags, and general notes.
Identify aircraft locations using station, butt-line, and waterline references as specified in engineering drawings and technical orders.
Utilize precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and standard scales.
Operate aircraft fabrication tools including drills, angle motors, shears, drill presses, pneumatic riveters, and other hand and power tools.
Fabricate aircraft detail parts including shims, splices, gussets, angles, brackets, doublers, stiffeners, patches, and related structural components.
Use shop aids to support assembly and installation operations.
Perform bonding of aircraft parts, assemblies, and materials where methods, tooling, or operational sequences require independent judgment and knowledge of aircraft bonding procedures.
Layout, fit, fabricate, assemble, trim, file, drill, rivet, reform, and install aircraft structural components while maintaining critical dimensions and surface contours.
Verify installed materials for compliance with engineering specifications and perform repairs, modifications, and reinstallation activities as required.
Set up and operate material testing equipment and mixers.
Record repair data, procedures, and fabrication information for future reference.
Maintain a safe, clean, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD)-free work environment.
Perform Low Observable (LO) restoration and aircraft modification activities while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including full-face respirators, Tyvek suits, gloves, and other protective gear.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience performing aircraft structural repair, sheet metal fabrication, or Low Observable (LO) coating application.
Experience reading and interpreting aircraft engineering drawings, structural repair manuals, and technical orders.
Experience fabricating and installing aircraft structural components and assemblies.
Proficiency using precision measuring instruments, fabrication equipment, and aircraft hand tools.
Experience with aircraft bonding, assembly, riveting, and structural repair techniques.
Ability to safely work while wearing required protective equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

5th Generation Fighter Aircraft sheet metal experience.
Low Observable (LO) coating application experience and formal training.
Previous military experience as a U.S. Air Force 5-Level or 7-Level, U.S. Navy NEC, U.S. Marine Corps MOS, or equivalent military aircraft maintenance specialty.
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate or equivalent aircraft maintenance experience.
Experience supporting F-22 and/or F-35 aircraft programs.

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Pay: $20.00 - $35.69 per hour

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