Aircraft and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic II

Sierra Nevada • Edwards Air Force Base, CA

110d • $29 - $39

About The Position

Do you have the skills, expertise and passion that it takes to be a top-notch mechanic? Join our team and take your career to new heights! As an A&P Mechanic II, you will be responsible for repairs, replacement, and maintenance of key aircraft components. You'll perform the necessary checks related to the mechanical and functional components of the aircraft, including the testing of and replacement of defective or faulty parts. You'll use a variety of provided tools and equipment to perform diagnosis on parts to be replaced, and ensure repairs and maintenance are compliant with national and international standards of work. Safety and organization are a part of every step! The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience.
• A higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Must pass written, oral and practical assessments.
• Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant certification with no prior FAA violations.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work locations.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Skills in repairing, maintaining and/or troubleshooting aircraft airframes and engines.
• Base level knowledge of flightline operational schedules.
• Basic understanding of applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Edwards AFB.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, replacement, and maintenance of key aircraft components.
• Conduct necessary checks related to mechanical and functional components of the aircraft.
• Test and replace defective or faulty parts.
• Use provided tools and equipment to diagnose parts to be replaced.
• Ensure repairs and maintenance comply with national and international standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees