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Stratolaunch · 1 week ago

Aircraft Maintenance & Systems Technician

Mojave, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$49/hr - $71/hr

2+ years exp

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator focused on hypersonic testing and innovation for national security. The Aircraft Maintenance and Systems Technician will be responsible for the fabrication, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modifications on the carrier aircraft airframe and systems.

AerospaceInnovation ManagementManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Aircraft systems troubleshootingFabricationInstallationMaintenance of aircraftLine maintenance functionsSheetmetal experienceFOD controlDoD Secret security clearanceDetail orientedProblem solvingWork independently

Required

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

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

Preferred

A&P license (Preferred but not required)

IA (Preferred but not required)

Flight line or flight test experience (Preferred)

Benefits

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

Company

Stratolaunch

Stratolaunch designs, manufactures, and launches aerospace vehicles and technologies to fulfill several important national needs, including the need for reliable, routine access to space and the need to significantly advance the nation’s ability to design and operate hypersonic vehicles.

Founded in 2011

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

201-500 employees