Aircraft Maintenance & Systems Technician

Location: California

››Aircraft Maintenance & Systems Technician# Aircraft Maintenance & Systems Technician by Stratolaunch## Job role insights

Date Posted January 17, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time Category

A&PSalary Range $64K - $147K Cost of Living View details for Mojave Locations Mojave , California Application## Description
** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Fabrication, installation, testing and maintenance of carrier aircraft systems and components including:  + Fuel systems and components  + Hydraulic systems and components  + Pneumatic systems and components  + Electrical systems and components  + Engine systems and components  + Airframe and aircraft structures
* Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations on aircraft to include inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting activities
* Conduct thorough inspections of aircraft systems, components, and structures to identify any issues or potential problems
* Identify and resolve mechanical problems based on visual inspections or reports from pilot or crew
* Perform all line maintenance functions to include preflight, post flight, launch, and recovery of aircraft
* Ensure proper and timely entry of maintenance performed in the Aircraft Maintenance Discrepancy Log (MDL)
* Operate all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignment
* Maintain carrier aircraft in accordance with work instructions, the inspection plan and adhere to established standards such as AC 43-13, technical manuals, blueprints, or sketches for acceptable systems installation methods, techniques, and practices
* Operate related ground handling equipment utilized to service the aircraft
* Able to work in confined spaces or heights greater than 25 feet as required
* Able to effectively communicate and partner with Engineering
** QUALIFICATIONS
* ** 2+ years’ experience in aircraft systems troubleshooting, fabrication, installation and maintenance preferred, Including multiple of the following:  + Fuel systems and components  + Hydraulic systems and components  + Pneumatic systems and components  + Electrical systems and components  + Engine systems and components  + Airframe and aircraft structures
* Experience with line maintenance functions to include preflight, post flight, launch, and recovery of aircraft
* Experience maintaining, replacing, or modifying large aircraft structure or sub-systems such as Sheet metal experience; bending, riveting, fasteners, treatment of metal, or changing large LRU’s & subs system components such as flight control systems, landing gear systems, pneumatic systems, etc.
* Strong understanding of the importance of FOD control and tool control
* Detail oriented – strong attention to detail
* Ability to problem solve and adapt quickly to changing priorities
* Ability to work independently, responsible, take the initiative
* ** Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
*** Physically able to handle items weighing up to 50 lbs.
* Other duties as determined/assigned by management
* Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule
** EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
*** Level I ($31.00-$45.25):
High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2-5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, systems fabrication, installation
* Level II ($39.00-$56.50):
High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 5-10 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, systems fabrication, installation
* Level III ($49.00-$71.00) High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 10-20 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, systems fabrication, installation
* A&P license (Preferred but not required)
* IA (Preferred but not required)
* Flight line or flight test experience (Preferred)
** Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable
*** This position is located in Mojave, CA
* Must be able to work second shift and weekends if necessary
* This position may require travel to offsite locations depending on aircraft dispatch location* #LI-AM1* #LI-Onsite
** and our** **:
*** 9/80 schedule
* Healthcare (
* medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs*)
* Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
* 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
* Tuition reimbursement
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