Aircraft Maintenance & Systems Technician (Aerospace)

Location: Mojave, California, United States; onsite. Must be able to work second shift and weekends as needed.

Salary: $31.00–$42.00 per hour for Level I or $38.50–$48.50 per hour for Level II, based on experience and leveling.

Company

hirify.global develops reusable air-launched Talon testbeds and operationally realistic flight-testing platforms for hypersonic technology and national security applications.

What you will do

• Fabricate, install, test, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify carrier aircraft systems and components.
• Work on fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, engine, airframe, and aircraft structural systems.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections, repairs, troubleshooting, preflight, postflight, launch, and recovery operations.
• Inspect aircraft systems, components, and structures to identify and resolve mechanical issues.
• Record completed maintenance in the Aircraft Maintenance Discrepancy Log and operate required tools and ground-handling equipment.
• Partner with Engineering during the design, development, and test lifecycle of aerospace R&D projects.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in aircraft systems troubleshooting, fabrication, installation, and maintenance for Level I; 5–10 years for Level II.
• Experience with aircraft line maintenance, including preflight, postflight, launch, and recovery operations.
• Experience maintaining or modifying large aircraft structures or subsystems, including sheet metal work, bending, riveting, fasteners, metal treatment, or large LRU replacement.
• Strong understanding of FOD control and tool control, with careful attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability to work independently, handle items weighing up to 50 lbs., work at heights above 25 feet or in confined spaces, and maintain a flexible schedule.

Nice to have

• A&P license.
• IA certification.
• Flight line or flight test experience.

Culture & Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 50% company match on 401(k) contributions, up to $11,500.
• Tuition reimbursement.