SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT)

Inspects and troubleshoots aircraft structures such as fuselage, tail, wings, cowlings and stabilizers. Repairs cracks in aircraft skin. Fabricates and fits patches to damaged areas as necessary to retain or restore original strength. Sets up, operates and maintains power shears, metal brakes, rolls, dimpling machines, drills, saws, heat-treating furnaces, hardness testers, arc and oxyacetalene welders and other metal working equipment and tools of the trade. May paint, strip or stencil aircraft and/or components. Participates in the safety program for the sheet metal function. May assist in other functions within the Component Repair Shop in the accomplishment of mission requirements. May assist authorized firefighters in the performance of fire/ crash/rescue duties as required. Performs other duties assigned.