ACET is seeking an Aircraft Structure/Sheet Metal Technician III at our San Diego, CA location.
Advanced Level Aircraft Mechanical and Structural Technician typically working at advanced or senior sheet metal and mechanical technician level, documenting removed components parts and serial numbers in logbooks, reading technical data, engineering drawings/blueprints along witnessing and documenting torque data. This technician performs larger scale modifications on the aircraft such as cutting or modifying larger scale existing structures to include location and installation of antennas, locating structural webs and stringers, cutting large holes in aircraft skins and frames, working directly with engineering teams on proto-types, validations and verification installs, squadron maintenance control and back shops and government field support teams (FST). Will work with and guide Level II technicians on aircraft open up / close-ups to involve removal of cabin soundproofing, floorboards, air ducts, flight control rods, hydraulics, and fuel systems when required. Typical tools used are drills, grinders, micrometers, calipers, sheet metal breaks and sheers, hole saws, dial indicators, and acting as quality control oversite.