Metal Technician (Machine Shop Aircraft Structural Repair) - F-16 Contract Logistics Support (Cls) - Foreign Military Sales (Iraq)
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Job Description
Major Job Activities
Key Responsibilities:
- 25% - Train, advise, assist, and integrate IqAF technicians on structural repair methods and inspection standards.
- 25% - Perform metal fabrication, sheet metal repairs, riveting, and welding to restore airframe integrity.
- 15% - Inspect aircraft for cracks, corrosion, and structural damage using visual and NDI techniques.
- 10% - Use and train IqAF in interpreting technical orders, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
- 10% - Document all maintenance and fabrication activities according to program and technical standards.
- 10% - Recommend updates to repair procedures and shop operations to increase efficiency.
- 5% - Support other duties as assigned by Site Leadership.
Material & Equipment Directly Used
Sheet metal tools, rivet guns, metal brakes, welding equipment, grinders, inspection tools, technical manuals, Microsoft Office.
Working Environment
Aircraft maintenance hangar and deployed operational environment; exposure to noise, dust, and metalworking conditions.
Physical Activities
Standing, bending, cutting, grinding, lifting, and working in confined spaces; capable of working with metal and heavy equipment.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical school training in aircraft structural repair preferred.
Certifications: USAF 7-skill level (Craftsman) in Aircraft Structural Maintenance
Experience: 8 to 8 to 10 years in structural repair, fabrication, and welding for F-16 or similar platforms.
Other Requirements: U.S. Citizenship; eligible for Secret clearance; deployable worldwide including Middle East regions; international experience preferred.
Skills and Technology Used: Sheet metal repair, blueprint reading, welding, documentation tools, Microsoft Office.
Contingent Upon Contract Award.
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