calistacorp
Aviation Machinist – C-130 Specialist
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- C130H2 - FL - Hurlburt Field
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Skilled trades
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience as an aviation or aerospace machinist.
- Platform Knowledge: Proven experience working with aircraft components, structures, and technical documentation.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in operating manual and CNC machining equipment. Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical manuals.
- Measurement Mastery: Expert knowledge of precision measuring tools and techniques.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a recognized machinist apprenticeship, technical school program, or military aviation machinist training (e.g., USAF Metals Technology or US
- Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOW Secret Security Clearances and access as required by the contract.
Nice to have
- Experience with CAD/CAM software for CNC programming (FeatureCam / Mastercam).
- Prior military experience in an aviation maintenance squadron working directly on the C-130 platform.
Full description
Y-Tech Services Inc
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Aviation Machinist – C-130 SpecialistJob Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Aviation Machinist to join our maintenance team, specializing in the C-130 aircraft platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for the fabrication, modification, and repair of aircraft parts, tools, and structural components. Operating a variety of machine tools, this role requires precision craftsmanship and a strict adherence to aviation safety and quality standards to ensure the structural integrity and operational readiness of the AFSOC fleet of AC/MC-130J aircraft.
Key Responsibilities
- Precision Machining: Set up and operate conventional and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses (HASS VF4/7 and HASS TL-2), to fabricate and repair aircraft parts.
- Component Repair & Fabrication: Manufacture replacement parts, bushings, sleeves, and specialized tooling for the C-130 aircraft, often working from blueprints, engineering drawings, damaged samples, or CAD files.
- Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret complex technical manuals, engineering drawings, structural repair manuals (SRM), and blueprints specific to the C-130 platform.
- Material Selection: Select and work with a variety of aviation-grade materials, including aluminum alloys, stainless steel, titanium, and high-strength composites, ensuring proper heat treatment and stress relief processes are followed.
- Heat Treatment: Ability to perform heat treatment of fabricated parts using heat treatment ovens and conduct Rockwell Hardness Testing IAW ASTM / AWS standards and USAF Technical Orders.
- Quality Inspection: Utilize precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, gauges) to ensure fabricated and repaired parts meet exact dimensional tolerances and structural specifications.
- Maintenance Support: Collaborate closely with aircraft mechanics and structural technicians during Letter Check maintenance on the C-130.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all machining and fabrication work complies with FAA regulations, military technical orders (TOs), and internal quality assurance protocols. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe machine shop environment.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience as an aviation or aerospace machinist.
- Platform Knowledge: Proven experience working with aircraft components, structures, and technical documentation.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in operating manual and CNC machining equipment. Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical manuals.