Installing detail parts such as shims, splices, gussets, angles, brackets, doublers, and patches. Modifying major structural components (ribs, stiffeners, longerons, straps, skins) and composite assemblies using shop aids. Applying expert knowledge of bonding practices, procedures, and layouts to achieve exact fits, especially where critical surface contours, edge distances, or coordinated dimensions and tolerances to 0.005” must be maintained. Completing all bonding operations with ingenuity to determine the most efficient fabrication and assembly methods. Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, and structure repair manuals, including understanding symbols, flags, and general notes. Identifying aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown on engineering documentation and technical orders. Using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and standard scales. Demonstrating extensive and recent experience with tools including drills, angle motors, shears, drill press, and pneumatic riveter. Being familiar with a variety of aircraft materials, including aluminum, steel, titanium, plastic, and advanced composites. Verifying application and condition of installed Low Observable (LO) materials for conformity to specifications, determining material and time required for repairs, and making corrections or reinstallations as needed. Setting up and operating various types of material testers and mixers. Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required to safely perform job tasks. Must be willing to provide temporary support to our other CFT locations at MCAS Beaufort, MCAS Cherry Point, and NAS Lemoore should the need arise. Must be able to clearly document completed maintenance, parts tags, logs/records, parts requests, etc. Will be required to comply with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD control, HazMat handling procedures, and all training and certification requirements. Ability to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year. Aircraft Mechanic 3:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 4 years of applied / related experience and / or additional education. Aircraft Mechanic 4:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 6 years of applied / related experience and / or additional education. Proficient in reading and interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc. Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company. Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting item weighing up to 50 pounds, and working overhead. Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment. Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start. Must have the ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements. DoD Intermediate level sheet metal/structures/airframes experience, or commercial/industry equivalent. MOU/Depot or Contract Field Team experience with complex aircraft modifications or aircraft reset experience. F-35 or F-22 Fighter aircraft experience with LO coating removal, application, and repair. Experience and working knowledge with F-35 sustainment tools; Product Data Manager. Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license. (PDM), JSF Data Library (JDL), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS).