Workshop Technician Aviation Maintenance GAL UAE

Workshop Technician Aviation Maintenance GAL will assists the Maintenance Manager to accomplish scheduled and unscheduled Sheet Metal operations and performs intermediate maintenance inspections and repairs on all assigned aircraft metal and composite structures.

Responsibilities of Workshop Technician

• Follow company operating procedures, schedules , continuous safety/security program, which includes operation of paint equipment, general housekeeping and monitor using 5S guidelines.
• Repairs and replaces aircraft structural components to include stingers, longerons, bulkheads, beams and aircraft skin according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures.
• Fabricates structural parts, forming blocks and shapes metal using stretching, shrinking and other metal forming techniques.
• Assembles parts, such as spars, ribs and braces, to form structural subassemblies of aircraft, such as airfoils, control surfaces, fuselage tops and bulkheads, doors and windows, according to specifications, using hand tools and power tools.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and specifications to determine assembly sequence, tooling requirements, measurements and allowable tolerances.
• Marks reference lines and points on parts, using templates, or by measuring from blueprint index points and station lines, using rule, protractor and divider.
• Cuts, trims, files and deburrs parts, using hand tools or power tools. Measures parts to verify dimensions, using precision instruments, such as micrometers and calipers. Fits and assembles parts and fittings, such as braces, hinges, brackets, keyways and nut plates, in jigs and fixtures, using clamps.
• Drills, reams and countersinks holes, using power tools. Deburrs keyways, holes and cable grooves, using burring tool. Marks reference symbols on parts for subsequent riveting.

What you will do more

• Installs bolts, screws, rivets and other fasteners to join parts, using power tools.
• Cements, tapes and glues parts as required. Bends tubing, makes temporary assembly fixtures and bucks rivets.
• Uses common measuring tools, precision measuring gages and alignment fixtures to perform structural repairs
• Applies corrosion prevention control (CPC) treatment to aircraft metals.
• Maintains facilities for storage of flammable and hazardous materials.
• Requisitions aircraft parts and maintains shop and bench stock for repair the aircraft structures.
• Inspects and prepares forms and records related to maintenance in accordance with Repair Manual.
• Train host national personnel on the proper maintenance of aircraft structures and their components.
• Must be willing to travel or relocate to Forward Operating Bases (FOB) in support of the aircraft maintenance program.
• Responsible for tools and equipment’s inventory assigned to his shop.
• Must be self-motivated, hard-working, enthusiastic and able to diagnose and solve complex mechanical problems.
• Agility is important for the reaching and climbing necessary to perform the job.
• Stands for prolonged periods of time and be able to lift heavy objects, up to 25 Kg.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office and associated programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements for Role of Workshop Technician

• High school graduated or equivalent.
• Must have a completion of a formal aircraft structures training course from an accredited military or civilian aeronautical school.
• Military training school graduated preferred but not required.
• Must have a minimum 5 years working experience with aircraft structures.
• Must have a thorough understanding of and experience with common tools, special tools, hardware and equipment used in the repair of aircraft composites and metal.

Skills And Knowledge Desired

• Must have knowledge on corrosion prevention and control (CPC) techniques and be able to interpret all applicable technical data.

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