A&P Mechanic IV (Deploy Only)

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Shalimar, FL

About The Position

The A&P Mechanic IV supervises maintenance crews and oversees major aircraft overhauls and inspections. The role ensures regulatory and safety compliance, trains junior mechanics, coordinates with other departments, develops maintenance protocols, and maintains complete documentation of maintenance activities. This is a deployable position requiring extended assignments at various OCONUS operating locations, with a minimum deployment of 90 days and an approximate 90/90 rotation. The mechanic must meet DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations, pass a pre-deployment medical assessment, and be willing to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules. The stated schedule is six days per week, Monday through Saturday, 12-hour first-shift days (72 hours). International travel requires a current, valid passport and the ability to obtain a visa. The role requires an active, current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification with no prior FAA violations, and successful completion of written, oral, and practical assessments. It also requires an active Secret U.S. security clearance and U.S. citizenship. SNC describes its business as providing aerospace, aviation, ISR, and national-security solutions, including aircraft systems integration and logistics support.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
At least 5 years of relevant experience, subject to the stated substitution for a higher-level relevant degree.
Active, current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification with no prior FAA violations.
Must pass written, oral, and practical assessments.
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.
Reliable transportation to and from work locations.
Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
Ability to deploy for a minimum of 90 days to an OCONUS operating location and willingness to deploy on an approximate 90/90 rotation.
Meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.
Willingness and ability to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required; the specified schedule is Monday–Saturday, 12-hour first-shift days (72 hours).
Current, valid passport and ability to obtain a visa for international travel.
Active Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for employment.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance teams and projects.
Oversee major overhauls and inspections.
Ensure all 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.
Ensure thorough documentation and reporting of all maintenance activities.
Deploy for extended periods to various OCONUS operating locations and meet applicable deployed-location requirements.