Unit Supported: 4th Maintenance Group
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic II (Sheet Metal) to support F-15 Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot (OID) Level maintenance operations at Seymour Johnson AFB. The selected candidate will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, structural repairs, aircraft painting, and depot-level modifications to return F-15 aircraft to full mission capability. This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled F-15 maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct structural repairs, sheet metal fabrication, and modifications in accordance with technical orders.
• Support Depot-level activities, including Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO), Time Change Items (TCI), and One-Time Inspections (OTI).
• Perform corrosion control and aircraft painting, from touch-ups to full aircraft paint.
• Maintain accurate aircraft maintenance documentation (logs, records, forms, and electronic entries).
• Conduct flight line operations, including launch, recovery, and servicing.
• Operate and inspect Support Equipment (SE).
• Ensure compliance with Tool Control Program and proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Provide wire harness manufacture/repair and support concurrent aircraft and back-shop workloads.
• Mentor and lead lower-level mechanics during complex maintenance tasks.

Schedule

Day Shift: Monday – Friday, 0700 to 1600
May require occasional TDY travel in support of maintenance operations.

• Experience: Minimum of 6 years aircraft maintenance experience, including at least 2 years working on F-15 aircraft in a sheet metal mechanic role.

Technical Expertise:

• Ability to remove/replace F-15 structural parts and assemblies.
• Skilled in corrosion identification, removal, and applying protective coatings.
• Experience with aircraft metals, composites, fiberglass, plastics, and honeycomb structures.
• Knowledge of taper locks, cold working bushings, and precision fitting.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical orders.
• Understanding of USAF maintenance directives, structural assembly, and modification processes.
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools (torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, sheet metal brakes/shears).
• Working knowledge of aircraft troubleshooting and repair procedures.
• Ability to obtain/maintain required medical and physical standards.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to lead small teams.