Estimated Start Date: June 2025

 Description:

Works closely with other mechanics and maintenance personnel on aircraft structural modifications, upgrades, and repairs. Locates cracks, breaks, holes, and dents in aircraft sheet metal structures and determines appropriate repairs from technical data to restore components to original strength. Identifies damaged or weakened structures, including skins, stringers, bulkheads, and ribs and develops appropriate repair plan to restore component airworthiness. Reads and interprets blueprints and determines dimensions, angles, and contours in performance of structural repair.

 What you will be responsible for: 

• Reports on work order status to the Lead Mechanic.
• Ensures all work is done according to specification, regulation, and company policy.
• Ensures that all tools and associated equipment are 100 accounted for.
• Responds to work orders in a timely manner with emphasis on operations support.
• Able to communicate effectively and work well as a member of a team
•  Assists with other duties as required to support the customer and mission.
• Conducts oneself professionally through appearance and conduct.
• All other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful in this role: 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance is required.
• Must meet one of the following requirements:
  • A Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of related structural aircraft maintenance experience.
  • An Associate's degree plus 4 years of related structural aircraft maintenance experience.
  • High School Diploma plus 8 years of related structural aircraft maintenance experience.
• F-16 experience is strongly preferred, but other fighter jet experience may be considered.
• Experience in reading, comprehending, and interpreting technical documents, including manuals, technical data, and blueprints.
• Basic knowledge of various computer applications such as Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook) is a plus.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: 

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

 Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
• Must be able to work 1st or 2nd shifts as needed.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources. 

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