Position Title: Aircraft Structures Mechanic II
Location: Central Point, OR 97504
Duration: 6-month contract (Contract to hire)
Pay: $30/hr.
Schedule:
Monday-Thursday: 3 PM - 01:30 AM
Friday: 1 PM - 09:30 PM
Night/swing shift, 48 hours per week.
Overview: Performs maintenance, manufacturing, fabrication, modification, and repair of structures and components per OEM standards. Works independently on intermediate tasks with minimal supervision, including field and fixed-base operations.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain, repair, and modify structures, structural components, controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components of intermediate to complex difficulty.
Perform sheet metal fabrication, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, and assembly using pneumatic tools and close tolerance dimensions.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, engineering dispositions, and repair manuals to develop repairs.
Install Hi-Lok fasteners and perform riveting, drilling, bend reduction, and rivet pattern work.
Troubleshoot discrepancies during normal operations and On Ground (OG) situations.
Document work in logs, records, and systems; maintain clean, safe work areas per company procedures.
Provide technical guidance to Level I technicians and comply with the Repair Station Quality Manual and Erickson's Values Charter.
Achieve and maintain qualifications for assigned tasks; participate in professional development like Erickson's "Building Tomorrow Today" training program.
Required Qualifications
4-9 years experience in maintenance, repair, and/or fabrication (Level II requirement).
High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license.
Proficiency in reading blueprints, performing drilling/riveting, and fabrication (required for Level II).
Knowledge of safety directives and use of hand/special tools (torque wrenches, micrometers, sheet metal brakes/shears).
Ability to work in team/field environments with strong problem-solving, detail orientation, and professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications
A&P certification.
Experience with similar equipment (e.g., OV-10 Bronco, helicopters).
Knowledge of FAA regulations.
Hi-Lok fasteners installation; borescope inspections; engine/component troubleshooting.