A&P Mechanic IV (Deploy Only)

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Shalimar (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a seasoned A&P Mechanic IV to supervise maintenance teams and oversee major overhauls and inspections. You will ensure regulatory compliance and lead training for junior mechanics in a high-demand aviation setting.

The role supports ISR and aviation projects, with opportunities for extended deployments to CONUS/OCONUS sites. Candidates must have a current FAA A&P certificate, at least five years of relevant experience, and willingness to work extended hours

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Active FAA A&P certification with no violations.
• Must pass written, oral and practical assessments.
• Reliable transportation to work locations.
• Advanced experience in repairing/maintaining avionics, airframes and engines.
• Ability to interpret complex diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Must deploy for 90+ days to OCONUS locations.
• Willing to work extended hours, holidays and shifts.
• Must have valid passport and ability to obtain travel visa.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance teams and projects.
• Oversee major overhauls and inspections.
• Ensure all work meets regulatory and safety standards.
• Conduct training for junior mechanics.
• Coordinate with other departments to streamline operations.
• Develop and implement maintenance protocols.
• Ensure thorough documentation and reporting of maintenance activities.
• Ability to deploy for extended periods to CONUS/OCONUS locations.
• Meet DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployments.
• Pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
• Work extended hours, holidays and shift schedules as required.

Skills

A&P Mechanic

Supervising maintenance crews

Regulatory compliance

Training junior mechanics

OCONUS deployment readiness

Flight line operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Higher level degree may substitute for experience

Tools

FAA A&P Certification

Read schematics/blueprints

Job description

• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Work 6 days M-Sat, 12 hours days - 1st shift (72 hours)

Are you a highly skilled mechanic ready to take your aviation career to next level? Join our team! As an A&P Mechanic IV, you will supervise maintenance crews and oversee major overhauls and inspections. You will ensure regulatory compliance and conduct training sessions for junior mechanics.

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.

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.
• Ability to deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.
• Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.
• Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
• Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays and shift schedules as required.
• Current/ valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.

Qualifications You Must Have

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification with no prior FAA violations.
• Must pass, written, oral and practical assessments.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work locations.
• Advanced experience in 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 OCONUS operating location.
• Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays and shift schedules as required.
• Work 6 days M-Sat, 12 hours days - 1st shift (72 hours)
• Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 90/90 rotation.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Important Notice

This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the‑art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.