Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 37,939 - 52,155; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match

Tuition reimbursement

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in California seeks an Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic II to inspect, service, and maintain aerospace ground equipment. This full-time role requires a high school diploma, relevant experience, and technical skills in mechanics and electronics. An active U.S. security clearance is mandatory. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of hardware and soldering techniques.
• Some skills in servicing motor-driven equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, servicing, and maintaining aerospace ground equipment.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions.
• Performing preventive maintenance on various support equipment.

Skills

Servicing, inspecting and troubleshooting

Technical schematics understanding

Knowledge of electronics and mechanics

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Common hand and power tools

Job description

Base pay range

$27.00/hr - $37.00/hr

Are you a skilled aviation professional with the desire to join a team of talented mechanics and elevate your career? We have the opportunity for you! As an Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic II, you'll be inspecting, servicing, maintaining, testing and storing our aerospace ground service vehicles and equipment to support aircraft flight and maintenance operations. You'll perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aerospace ground and service equipment (AGE), inspect, test, and operate AGE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation, diagnose mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions, remove, disassemble, repair, clean, treat for corrosion, assemble, and re-install AGE accessories and components. Your duties will also include providing dispatch services for AGE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations, and preparing AGE for storage and mobility deployment.

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.

Qualifications You Must Have

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience
• A higher-level degree may substitute for experience
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Exposure to technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications
• Basic understanding technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications
• Basic understanding of hardware and soldering techniques, technical data and everyday tools
• Knowledge of the principles of electronics, refrigeration, hydraulics, power generation, reciprocating engines (gasoline and diesel), gas turbine engines, pneumatics and heating
• Some skills in servicing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventive maintenance on motor and engine-driven generator sets, air conditioners, hydraulic test stands, air compressors, bomb lifts, heaters and other similar support equipment

Qualifications We Prefer

• Formal Technical training FAA repair station and/or Quality Assurance experience
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military

At Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC.

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

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $27.54 - $37.86. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing