A&P Mechanic IV (Deploy Only)

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Shalimar, FL

2d

About The Position

The A&P Mechanic IV supervises maintenance crews and projects, oversees major aircraft overhauls and inspections, ensures regulatory and safety compliance, and trains junior mechanics. The role includes coordinating with other departments, developing maintenance protocols, and documenting and reporting maintenance activities. It requires deployment to OCONUS operating locations for a minimum of 90 days, with an approximate 90/90 rotation, and the ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations. The position works six days per week, Monday through Saturday, on 12-hour first-shift days, and may require extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules. A current passport and ability to obtain an international travel visa are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Active, current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification with no prior FAA violations.
• Pass written, oral, and practical assessments.
• Reliable transportation to and from work locations.
• Advanced experience repairing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting aircraft airframes and engines.
• Ability to understand and interpret moderately complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications.
• Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
• Ability to deploy for a minimum of 90 days to an OCONUS operating location; willingness to deploy on an approximate 90/90 rotation.
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required.
• Work six days, Monday through Saturday, 12-hour first-shift days (72 hours).
• Current, valid passport and ability to obtain a visa for international travel.
• Current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance teams and projects.
• Oversee major overhauls and inspections.
• Ensure work meets regulatory and safety standards.
• Conduct training and development sessions for junior mechanics.
• Coordinate with other departments to streamline operations.
• Develop and implement maintenance protocols.
• Document and report maintenance activities thoroughly.
• Deploy to OCONUS operating locations for a minimum of 90 days and meet applicable DoD and Combatant Command requirements.
• Work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required.

Benefits

• Medical plan
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%
• Life insurance
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED