Aircraft Structures Technicians

Aircraft Structures Technicians

STS Technical Services is hiring Aircraft Structures Technicians in Nashville, Tennessee. In this role, you’ll perform structural repairs and fabrication of aircraft parts, ensuring compliance with FAA standards and delivering safe, airworthy results.

Position Summary

Perform structural repairs and fabrication of parts with the ability to follow SRM instructions and/or engineering dispositions.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Follow approved repair and modification procedures for components or aircraft, consulting FAA-approved procedures, OEM technical data, and work package instructions
  • Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures using measuring instruments, blueprint lines, and index points
  • Inspect completed work to identify any needed rework before sign off; ensure all repairs meet prescribed standards and tolerances
  • Perform serviceability tests on repairs using test equipment outlined in technical manuals
  • Complete work package documentation by signing/stamping off after finishing all designated operations
  • Submit completed work to Quality Assurance for final inspection and re-certification of airworthiness
  • Fasten, support, or hang components and subassemblies using bolts, screws, or rivets
  • Cut, trim, and file parts; verify fitting tolerances before installation
  • Drill holes in structures and subassemblies; attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure installation
  • Inspect and test installed units, parts, and equipment for compliance with performance and safety standards
  • Install units, parts, and components in structural assembly using hand and power tools
  • Locate and mark reference points for installation of parts using jigs, templates, and measuring instruments
  • Provide information and documentation for engineering requests
  • Comply with repair station procedures (RSM/QCM) and company policies (SOP) during all maintenance work

Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma / GED
  • A&P and/or structures experience preferred
  • Repairman’s certificate may substitute for A&P

Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred
  • Proven aircraft structures repair experience with the ability to use technical data and aircraft drawings to accomplish repairs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to fabricate parts and read work orders, blueprints, and specifications
  • Proficiency in the usage of air-powered hand tools and related equipment
  • Knowledge of machines, tools, raw materials, production processes, and quality control methods
  • Ability to work flexible hours and shifts as required
  • Strong understanding of FAA maintenance procedures and compliance requirements

Working Conditions / Special Requirements

  • Must adhere to OSHA, EPA, State, and Federal regulations at all times
  • Must be able to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 with no restrictions
  • Ability to work flexible hours and shifts
  • Subject to FAA-mandated random drug and alcohol testing
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license
  • Must be able to work indoors/outdoors in varying conditions
  • Physical requirements include:
  • Lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
  • Work above head level
  • Work at heights and in confined spaces
  • Climb as needed

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries.

Our recruitment teams connect skilled professionals with exciting career opportunities across the globe. If you’re ready to advance your career, apply today or call 1-800-359-4787 to speak directly with a Recruiting Professional.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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Accessory Technician

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STS Technical Services is hiring an Accessory Technician in Nashville, Tennessee, to support the testing, troubleshooting, repair and overhaul of aircraft components and accessories.

This position performs advanced electrical, hydraulic, avionic and electromechanical maintenance in accordance with FAA, FCC, OEM and company requirements. The Accessory Technician will work with navigation, radar, communication, instrumentation, hydraulic and landing gear systems while maintaining high standards for safety, quality and efficiency.

Position Overview

The Accessory Technician performs component maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, repair and overhaul work using approved procedures, technical documentation and test equipment.

The role includes hands-on work with avionics components and LRUs, electrical systems, wiring, circuit boards, wheels, brakes, landing gear and related aircraft accessories.

Responsibilities

  • Repair and overhaul aircraft components and accessories in accordance with FAA and OEM procedures
  • Ensure completed work meets prescribed standards and tolerances
  • Perform diagnostic, repair and overhaul tasks using approved procedures
  • Assist technicians and specialists with technically complex repairs
  • Follow applicable manual references and use the proper tools for each repair
  • Perform work involving wheels, landing gear and brake repairs
  • Follow established production schedules
  • Work with the Shop Lead and Production Maintenance Supervisor to address schedule delays
  • Follow work orders and repair orders
  • Ensure required documentation is completed accurately
  • Assist with maintenance records and technical data required by the FAA
  • Monitor and track parts shortages
  • Support material ordering to address parts shortages
  • Provide repair information to the Lead or Production Maintenance Supervisor for quotations
  • Create purchase requisitions for required parts and tooling
  • Communicate tooling requirements to the Lead or Production Maintenance Supervisor
  • Communicate by email, telephone and in person as required
  • Work with the Lead to coordinate third-party vendor tasks and services

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least two years of aircraft avionics maintenance experience
  • FAA A&P certification preferred
  • Experience troubleshooting avionics components and LRUs
  • Experience bench testing avionics components
  • Experience with communication, navigation and transponder systems preferred
  • Experience using avionics test benches or automated test equipment
  • Experience performing functional testing after repair or overhaul

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to troubleshoot avionics systems
  • Ability to diagnose faults using test equipment and established troubleshooting procedures
  • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and electronic schematics
  • Soldering and circuit board repair skills
  • Wire harness inspection and repair experience
  • Connector pin replacement experience
  • Electrical continuity and insulation testing experience
  • Experience using multimeters
  • Experience using oscilloscopes
  • Experience using avionics test equipment and test sets
  • Familiarity with CMM and repair station documentation
  • Experience using wire crimping tools and connector tooling

Working Conditions and Requirements

  • Ability to work safely and professionally while following applicable OSHA, EPA, state and federal regulations
  • Ability to wear a respirator when required in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 without restrictions that would prevent proper use or seal

General Expectations

  • Follow company values, department policies, directives and procedures
  • Incorporate Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily work
  • Support continuous improvement of processes and procedures
  • Protect confidential and proprietary information
  • Meet established work schedule requirements
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

Apply Today

If you have aircraft avionics maintenance experience and hands-on skills in component troubleshooting, bench testing and repair, apply today to join STS Technical Services as an Accessory Technician in Nashville, Tennessee.

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STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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A&P Technicians

STS Technical Services is hiring A&P Technicians in Nashville, Tennessee.

Job Description:

Examines, repairs, assembles, and tests aircraft accessories, such as engines, power brake units, auxiliary electric motors, carburetors, spark igniters, valves, pumps, fuselage, wings, and oil and fuel tanks, using hand tools and testing devices, and following shop orders and manufacturer’s specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Performs routine inspections or special maintenance to prevent failures of aircraft mechanical systems and components; performs complete operations checks on hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, plumbing, precision assemblies, rigging and controls, etc.
  • Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced; decides upon necessary repair scheme, quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures necessary parts from Stores or departmental supplies.
  • Repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, making alterations or changes to units when necessary.
  • Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM’s) technical data, and work package instructions.
  • Consults the Maintenance Lead if technical assistance is needed during the repair process.
  • Inspects completed work before sign off to identify any needed rework; performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
  • Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer.
  • Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping after finishing all designated operations.
  • Submits completed/in-progress work to Maintenance Lead for review; submits to Quality Assurance for final/in-progress inspection and re-certification of airworthiness.
  • Provides supervisor with performance statistics and other operational data, as requested.
  • Properly accounts for time and materials used in all inspection and maintenance activities.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • High School/ GED
  • A&P

Experience:

  • Required: A & P License; minimum 2 to 5 years’ experience with small aircraft/ general aviation trained in one aircraft type; proficient and demonstrated skill with the aircraft.
  • Several years or actual and recent depot level aircraft maintenance and repair experience is required, (repair of mechanical systems, components, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, rigging etc.); proficiency with interpretation of original equipment manufacturer’s technical data or work package instructions; experience using power or pneumatic hand tools.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Assignments require Standard Knowledge of a Technical Area.
  • Rapid learning and application of new information and concepts within the Technical Area begins to take place at this level.
  • Performs moderately complex Technical Assignments.
  • Assists Advanced Level Technicians on more complex technical assignments.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repairs and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
  • Skilled with repairing, troubleshooting, installing and equipment maintenance.
  • Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures
  • Ability to interpret and comprehend manufacturer and FAA approved work package instructions; ability to inspect and install parts/components.

Working Conditions / Environment / Special Requirements:

  • Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
  • As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 “Respirator Protection” regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
  • Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations

About STS Technical Services:

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that’s partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial industries.

Our professional recruitment teams put talented individuals to work at client locations all over the world, and we have hundreds of exciting career opportunities for you to explore!

If you want to speak to a Recruiting Professional directly, call 1-800-359-4787.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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Logistics Operators

Logistics Operator Jobs in Macon, Georgia

STS Technical Services is hiring Logistics Operators in Nashville, Tennessee.

Job Summary:

Performs a combination of warehouse, shipping and/or receiving tasks, as well as tracks company inventory.

Job Duties:

  • Perform basic tasks in regards to the receiving process
  • Receive inter-company PO’s
  • Perform the Volume and Manifest transactions
  • Research information pertaining to incoming shipments
  • Put away of parts to stock
  • Perform basic tasks in regards to the shipping process
  • Arrange delivery of parts offsite or customer pick up.
  • Generate shipping documentation, including AWB (airway bill), invoice, SLI (Shippers Letters of Instructions) and other;
  • Manual shipments
  • Perform “Skip Lot” and UOM conversions
  • Domestic and International shipping
  • Perform basic tasks in warehouse organization and management
  • Analyze basic material movements to locate parts, serial number, and quantity change.
  • Perform stock transfers and labeling, as well as parts packing and repacking when needed;
  • Perform cycle counts and recounts
  • Return of stock material re-certified/repaired
  • May be required to handle shipping and receiving of hazardous material.
  • Handles emergencies (such as no SAP, parts expediting, panic ticket system)
  • May be required to handle hazardous material documentation, and international paperwork
  • Suggests improvements on activities, processes and tasks

Qualifications:

  • Generally 1-3 years of experience in area of responsibility
  • Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
  • High School/ GED required
  • Assignments require basic knowledge of a technical or functional area
  • Rapid learning and application of new information and concepts within the functional area takes place
  • Ability to multitask, multi-functional, and a team player
  • Forklift certified and ability to operate machinery and power-tools
  • Knowledge of shipping and receiving functions
  • Knowledge of inventory systems and methods
  • User knowledge of Excel, and Microsoft Word
  • Able to navigate through SAP
  • Valid Driver License is required

About STS Technical Services:

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that’s partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial industries.

Our professional recruitment teams put talented individuals to work at client locations all over the world, and we have hundreds of exciting career opportunities for you to explore!

If you want to speak to a Recruiting Professional directly, call 1-800-359-4787.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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