Experienced Structures Technician - Seasonal Contractor - Columbia Helicopters : Job Details

Performs structural (sheet metal) maintenance and alterations; will also fabricate structural parts as part of the parts manufacturing process and/or performs aircraft maintenance, preventive maintenance, complete aircraft teardown and assembly to include all aircraft components. Performs all applicable flight control rigging and functional check flights (preferred).ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Read and interprets maintenance manuals, or other technical data to determine the feasibility and method to perform the assigned tasks.May assist in inspecting aircraft structures and/or aircraft airframe systems and parts (such as mechanical flight control, hydraulic and fuel systems) following defined inspection program and utilizing visual inspection techniques or inspection aids (such as precision measuring equipment) as required.Replaces or repairs damaged or worn aircraft structural parts or performs structural alterations utilizing general hand tools and pneumatic tools and structural repair equipment.Performs removal, assembly and replacement of aircraft component or system parts as required.Performs all applicable flight control maintenance up to and including rigging.May assist in functional check flights.Properly documents all inspection findings and work performed/corrective action in the appropriate maintenance records to meet established standards.Maintains work areas and tools in a clean and organized manner, practices proper tool and FOD control.Performs work safely and utilizes the appropriate technical data for the assigned task.Monitors and supports continuous improvement activities by utilizing Lean and continuous improvement tools striving to identify and eliminate waste in all its forms in an effort to improve quality and safety, decrease lead time and reduce cost.Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or equivalent required; further education or technical training is preferredRequires 10+ years' mechanical experience and a strong aptitude for acquiring new mechanical skills and knowledgeAirframe and powerplant preferredPrevious aircraft maintenance experience in a FAR Part 145 repair station environment and/or 135 air carrier maintenance experience and/or military experience preferred.Previous 107, 234, CH-46, or CH-47 experience preferredPrevious King Air 200C experience preferredExperience in structural (sheet metal) repairs, modifies, restorations and alterations and/or experience in all phases of aircraft maintenance to include component installation (flight sensitive in nature).Training and experience utilizing Lean methods in a production environment is preferred.Ability to locate, read and follow the technical data appropriate for the assigned taskAbility to use precision measuring equipment and hand tools appropriate to the assigned tasksAbility to work overtime and/or weekends as assigned dependent on production needsAbility to work in a shop environment or work outdoors locally or in remote locations as needed for customer supportExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentAbility to work independently and in a team-oriented environmentConduct oneself in accordance with Company's Core ValuesWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual origin, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.Applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. Chapter I, Subchapter M, § 120.15.If you are an individual with a disability and unable to complete our electronic application process, please e-mail [email protected] or contact Human Resources at 503-###-#### for assistance.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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)