GENERAL DESCRIPTION\n

Work a full range of aircraft sheet metal duties including, but not limited to, disassemble, modify, repair and reassemble complex aircraft metal items & systems, including bulkheads, airframes, spars, air scoops, flaps, wings, pylons, sponsons, fuselages, skins, ribs, gussets and internal and external fuel tanks.\n

DUTIES\n\nCandidate must be intimately familiar with all associate pneumatic and power riveting tools and sheet metal tools\nAnalyze and evaluate structural damage to metal system and items\nDevelop patterns using a combination of parallel and radial line development\nFabricate, install, and repair a variety of items and systems made from a wide variety of metals, e.g., stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb, alloys, aluminum etc.\nReplace sections and patch old systems\nCut, bend, shape, and form metals for items that have numerous irregular angles, planes and curves with varying pitch and circumference \nUse a variety of assembly joints, complex fastening systems, riveted or welded joints\nDrill or punch holes\nAssemble or repair items by seaming, soldering, bolting, screwing, riveting, tacking and spot welding\nUser precision measuring instruments such as calipers, protractors, snap ring, height, depth, dial and screw pitch gauges, squares, rulers, trammel points and sine bars\nOther Duties as Assigned\n\n

EDUCATION\/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS\n\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent\nA&P license not required but a plus\nPrefer experience from military fixed wing and\/or rotor community, including, but not limited to: F\/A-18, P-8, F-5, T-6,T-44,H-60 variants or civilian heavy structures sheet metal\/fastener R&R background.\nFive (5) years relevant experience in heavy structures or military aviation background\nMilitary installation DEPOT level maintenance experience and\/or equivalent major MRO facility preferred.\nMust be able to read and interpret blueprints\nMust be familiar with U.S. Military aviation maintenance criteria and specifications\nMust be able to manufacture, fabricate, develop, install and repair a variety of items from a variety of metals including high strength steel, titanium, aluminum and numerous alloys, fiberglass and honeycomb\/composite skins.\nUp to 25% travel may be required\nMust be a US Citizen\nMust be able to pass a National Agency background check, which could include a criminal history and credit check for access to Government facilities.\nWe maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.\n\n

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and\/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.\n\nMust be able to walk and stand on level and\/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.\nMust be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.\nMust be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow\/knee and reach above\/below shoulders.\nMay be required to lift up to 50 pounds.\nMay be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials\/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.\nMust be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.\nMust be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.\nMust be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.\nMay be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.\n\n

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER \/ VEVRAA \/ADA\n

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities: Tyonek Native Corporation provides all employees and job applicants' equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.\n

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