Aircraft Maintenance & Systems Technician

About the role

The Aircraft Maintenance and Systems Technician will fabricate, install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify carrier aircraft systems and components. This role involves working closely with engineering teams to support rapid aerospace R&D and assist in the development of new vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication, installation, testing, and maintenance of carrier aircraft systems and components, including fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, engine, and airframe systems.
• Conduct thorough inspections of aircraft systems, components, and structures to identify any issues or potential problems.
• Identify and resolve mechanical problems based on visual inspections or reports from pilots or crew.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations, including preflight, post-flight, launch, and recovery of aircraft.
• Ensure proper and timely entry of maintenance performed in the Aircraft Maintenance Discrepancy Log (MDL).
• Operate all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignments.
• Maintain carrier aircraft in accordance with work instructions, inspection plans, and adhere to established standards.
• Operate related ground handling equipment utilized to service the aircraft.
• Able to work in confined spaces or heights greater than 25 feet as required.
• Able to effectively communicate and partner with Engineering.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in aircraft systems troubleshooting, fabrication, installation and maintenance, including multiple of the following: Fuel systems and components, Hydraulic systems and components, Pneumatic systems and components, Electrical systems and components, Engine systems and components, Airframe and aircraft structures.
• Experience with line maintenance functions to include preflight, post flight, launch, and recovery of aircraft.
• Experience maintaining, replacing, or modifying large aircraft structure or sub-systems such as sheetmetal experience; bending, riveting, fasteners, treatment of metal, or changing large LRUs & subs system components such as flight control systems, landing gear systems, pneumatic systems, etc.
• Strong understanding of the importance of FOD control and tool control.
• Detail oriented – strong attention to detail.
• Able to problem solve and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Able to work independently, responsible, take the initiative.
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Skills

Able to work in confined spaces or heights greater than 25 feet as required. Able to effectively communicate and partner with Engineering.

Benefits

• Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis.
• We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.
• Benefits and our location(s): 9/80 schedule, Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs), Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500, Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

$31.00 - $42.00 per hour

Schedule

9/80 schedule

Location

Mojave, CA

Other duties as determined/assigned by management

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

This position is located in Mojave, CA. Must be able to work second shift. Ability to work weekends as needed.

Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law