Aviation Systems Technician – Mojave Flight-Line Expert

Stratolaunch; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid maternity and parental leave

401(k) company match up to $11,500

Job summary

Stratolaunch is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance & Systems Technician in Mojave, CA to fabricate, install, maintain and troubleshoot carrier aircraft systems. You will work in a fast-paced aerospace R&D environment, supporting development and testing cycles and collaborating with Engineering.

The role requires 2+ years of related experience, ability to work second shift, and flexibility for weekends. LRU subsystems, sheetmetal tasks and large aircraft structures may be involved.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of aircraft systems troubleshooting, fabrication, installation and maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication, installation, testing and maintenance of carrier aircraft systems and components including fuel systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, engine systems, airframe and structures.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance incl. inspections, repairs and troubleshooting.
• Conduct thorough inspections of aircraft systems, components and structures to identify issues.
• Identify and resolve mechanical problems based on inspections or reports from pilot or crew.
• Perform line maintenance functions: preflight, post flight, launch and recovery.
• Enter maintenance in the Aircraft Maintenance Discrepancy Log (MDL).
• Operate power tools and equipment needed for assignments.
• Maintain aircraft per instructions, manuals, blueprints, ensuring proper installation methods.
• Work with ground handling equipment and work in confined spaces or heights.
• Communicate with Engineering and work collaboratively.

Skills

Aircraft systems troubleshooting

Fabrication

Installation

Maintenance

FOD control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

A&P license (Preferred)

IA (Preferred)

Flight line or flight test experience (Preferred)

Tools

Sheetmetal

Job description

Stratolaunch is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance & Systems Technician in Mojave, CA to fabricate, install, maintain and troubleshoot carrier aircraft systems. You will work in a fast-paced aerospace R&D environment, supporting development and testing cycles and collaborating with Engineering.

The role requires 2+ years of related experience, ability to work second shift, and flexibility for weekends. LRU subsystems, sheetmetal tasks and large aircraft structures may be involved.