STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN

Draken is searching for an experienced Structures Technician to maintain F-16 A/B models at the Romanian Air Force (RoAF) F-16 Training Center at the 86^th Air Base, near Borcea, Romania.  These aircraft will be used to train RoAF pilots.

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for an exciting opportunity with Draken, apply now!  Lodging, tools, travel, and transportation is provided. 

JOB OVERVIEW

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, structure repair manuals, and understanding general notes without assistance



• Perform difficult structural pick-up and rework such as removing, replacing or realigning ribs, longerons, bulkheads, stringers, or fittings in completed skinned assemblies



• Perform tasks utilizing tools to include but not limited to drills, angle motors, shears, brake, drill press, and pneumatic riveter



• Complete installation of and fit such items as clamps, brackets, angles, longerons, supports, bulkheads, and component parts



• Perform trimming, milling operations, reforming and altering parts and structures as required. Fabricate detail parts such as shims, splices, gussets, angles, brackets, doublers, stiffeners, and patches



• Utilized knowledge of metal strength characteristics (annealing, tempering, and normalizing) to select proper materials for repair



• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma/GED



• At least 4 years of directly related aircraft sheet metal/structures experience; FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License is preferred



• Ability to work with precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and standard scales



• Ability to re-manufacture parts from scratch without drawings such as ribs, stringers and skins on aircraft flight controls



• Ability to identify aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown or engineering documentation and technical orders



• Ability to solve practical problems and work with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists



• Ability to install new modifications through engineering documentation and technical orders



• Ability to facilitate corrosion control through application and removal of protective coatings, treatments, markings, and decals on aircraft and support equipment using conventional spray-painting equipment, brushes, rollers, and special applicators



• Must be able to read and interpret technical data written in English



• Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work in a fast paced, hands-on environment



• Flexibility, team orientation, ability and willingness to learn



• Effective Communication Skills

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Draken participates in E-Verify and applicants selected for employment will be required to provide proof of citizenship and identification.

https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/proof-us-citizenship-and-identification-when-applying-a-job

https://www.e-verify.gov

• Background Check required



• Drug Screening Required



• Security clearance may be required

EEO STATEMENT

Draken International is a drug-free workplace committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

PAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

ACCESSIBILITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Draken International LLC. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Draken International LLC. via email hr@drakenintl.com or in writing at 3330 Flightline Drive Lakeland, Florida 33811.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Draken International LLC. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Draken International LLC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Draken International LLC explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Draken International LLC.