ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Fabrication, installation, testing and maintenance of carrier aircraft systems and components including:
- Fuel systems and components
- Hydraulic systems and components
- Pneumatic systems and components
- Electrical systems and components
- Engine systems and components
- Airframe and aircraft structures
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations on aircraft to include inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting activities
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 pilot or crew
Perform all line maintenance functions to include 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 assignment
Maintain carrier aircraft in accordance with work instructions, the inspection plan and adhere to established standards such as AC 43-13, technical manuals, blueprints, or sketches for acceptable systems installation methods, techniques, and practices
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 preferred, 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 LRU’s & 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
Ability to problem solve and adapt quickly to changing priorities
Ability to work independently, responsible, take the initiative
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Physically able to handle items weighing up to 50 lbs.
Other duties as determined/assigned by management
Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Level I ($31.00-$45.25): High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2-5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, systems fabrication, installation
Level II ($39.00-$56.50): High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 5-10 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, systems fabrication, installation
Level III ($49.00-$71.00) High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 10-20 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, systems fabrication, installation
A&P license (Preferred but not required)
IA (Preferred but not required)
Flight line or flight test experience (Preferred)

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

This position is located in Mojave, CA
Must be able to work second shift and weekends if necessary
This position may require travel to offsite locations depending on aircraft dispatch location
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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

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