A&P Avionics Technician Verified today
Role
You will be responsible for fabrication, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and modifications on aircraft airframe, systems, and components. You will thrive in a high-paced environment and be comfortable with the design, development, and test lifecycle of rapid aerospace R&D. As Stratolaunch expands, you may be tasked to other new projects and vehicle development.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, test and maintain aircraft systems and components including fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical/avionics, engine systems and airframe structures
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, airworthiness directives, modifications and troubleshooting
- Conduct thorough inspections of aircraft systems, components and structures to identify issues or potential problems
- Perform all line maintenance functions including preflight, post-flight, launch and recovery of aircraft
- Enter maintenance performed in the Aircraft Maintenance Discrepancy Log (MDL)
- Operate all power tools and equipment with expert proficiency
- Maintain aircraft in accordance with work instructions, inspection plans, AC 43-13, technical manuals, blueprints and sketches
- Interpret and follow electrical schematics for avionics component installation
- Operate ground handling equipment to service aircraft when required
- Work in confined spaces or at heights greater than 25 feet as required
- Communicate and partner with engineering to solve design and installation problems, reduce defects and improve build time
- Demonstrate subject matter expert (SME) capability through deep industry knowledge and experience
Required Qualifications
- A&P License (required)
- 5+ years experience in aircraft systems troubleshooting, fabrication, installation and maintenance in multiple areas: fuel systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical/avionics systems, engine systems and airframe structures
- Experience with line maintenance functions including preflight, post-flight, launch and recovery of aircraft
- Experience fabricating, maintaining, replacing or modifying aircraft structure or subsystems including sheetmetal work, riveting, fasteners, metal treatment, or changing large LRUs and subsystem components
- Strong understanding and discipline in FOD (foreign object debris) and tool control
- Detail-oriented with strong attention to detail
- Ability to solve problems and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Ability to work independently when needed and help train/mentor team members
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
- Able to physically handle items weighing up to 50 lbs
- Willing to work flexible schedule
Education
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2-5 years aircraft maintenance experience (Level I, $31.67-$45.92/hour)
- 5-10 years aircraft maintenance experience (Level II, $38.51-$55.85/hour)
- IA certification preferred but not required
- Flight line or flight test experience preferred
Work Environment
This position is located in Mojave, California. The role may require travel to offsite locations depending on aircraft dispatch location. 4/10 schedule.
Benefits
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- 50% company match on 401(k) contributions up to $11,500
- Tuition reimbursement
Base salary is established on a case-by-case basis considering location, educational background and interview assessment of skills and experience.
This position may involve operation of company vehicles.
U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with government clearance.