Aircraft Maintenance & Systems Technician

The role

The Aircraft Maintenance and Systems Technician performs fabrication, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and modifications on the carrier aircraft airframe and systems. This role involves conducting inspections and performing line maintenance functions.

What you will do

• Fabrication, installation, testing and maintenance of carrier aircraft systems and components
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations including inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting
• Conduct thorough inspections of aircraft systems, components, and structures
• Identify and resolve mechanical problems based on visual inspections or reports from pilot or crew
• Perform all line maintenance functions 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 assignment
• Maintain carrier aircraft in accordance with work instructions, inspection plan, and established standards
• Operate related ground handling equipment utilized to service the aircraft
• Other duties as determined/assigned by management

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2-5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, systems fabrication, installation (Level I)
• 5-10 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, systems fabrication, installation (Level II)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• Physically able to handle items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work in confined spaces or heights greater than 25 feet as required

Nice to have

• 2+ years’ experience in aircraft systems troubleshooting, fabrication, installation and maintenance preferred
• A&P license
• IA
• Flight line or flight test experience

Benefits

• 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

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

About the company

Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Their team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations.