A&P Mechanic III (Deploy Only)
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Date Posted
September 2, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
Negotiable
Cost of Living
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Locations
Shalimar, Florida
Application Deadline
October 2, 2026
Description
Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance projects.
- Mentor and guide junior mechanics.
- Conduct complex diagnostics and repairs.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are documented and compliant with standards.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient workflow.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices.
- Promote and enforce safety protocols.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification with no prior FAA violations.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work locations.
- Ability to understand and interpret applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications.
- Advanced skills in repairing, maintaining and/or troubleshooting aircraft airframes and engines.
- Ability to deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.
- Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.
- Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/30 rotation.
- Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
- Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays and shift schedules as required.
- Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
- Ability to obtain a current/ valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.
- A United States Government Security Clearance is required for employment. Applicants who do not currently have a USG security clearance are welcome to apply and, if selected, will be processed for a USG security clearance by SNC prior to employment. Employment will begin once the USG security clearance is granted. If applicant is unable to obtain USG security clearance, the offer of employment will be withdrawn.
- Associate's degree in Aviation Maintenance or related field.
- Extensive experience with specific aircraft models.
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
- FAA repair station and/or Quality Assurance experience.
- Able to travel on a regular basis and/or work different shifts including overtime and weekends.
- Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS).
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.
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AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: Shalimar, Florida
What aviation pay actually covers in Shalimar — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).
Median Household Income
$108,182
Median Rent
$2,162/mo
Median Home Value
$463,900
Gasoline (1 gal)
$5.98
Restaurant Meal
$25.62
Milk (1 L)
$1.62
Eggs (dozen)
$3.05
Rent runs about 24.0% of median income in Shalimar — affordable by the common 30%-of-income guideline.
AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot, compiled from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023), with fuel and grocery prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.