Aircraft Technician (Airframe & Powerplant)

Job Description
BAE Systems is pleased to announce an opening for an Aircraft Technician III supporting the aircraft maintenance team in Mojave, CA.

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: To perform maintenance on aircraft including troubleshooting all aircraft systems, responsible for making critical decisions regarding aircraft safety in a timely manner, perform all line maintenance functions unsupervised to include preflight, post flight, launch, and recovery of aircraft. Maintenance duties will be conducted on-site in Mojave CA and off-site while deployed CONUS with contracted aircraft.

Job Description:
Trouble shoot and repair basic aircraft systems.
Perform scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance and repair of both mechanical and electrical systems.
Provides technical support for engineers working in a research or design/development environment. Performs a variety of non-standardized assignments of moderate complexity.
Selects and adapts standard procedures or equipment.
Receives initial instructions, equipment requirements and guidance from supervisor or other engineering personnel.
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Salary Range: $$65,666-$111,654
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and 6 years’ experience or AA Degree and 4 years’ experience.
Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule while deployed with contracted aircraft up to 25% of the year. Deployments may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week.
Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines.
Able to determine time, place and sequence of operations or action to be taken.
Ability to be subject to both external and internal environmental conditions.
Able to change physical work locations based on needs.
Must have FAA Airframe and Power Plant License.
This position requires the successful candidate to be able to obtain a Secret level clearance.
The criteria for obtaining and holding a clearance are driven by US government requirements.
You must be a US citizen to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor’s Degree or 8 year(s) related experience
Previous Experience on DC-9/ C9 aircraft
Previous Experience on corporate type aircraft, preferably Sabreliner.
FAA IA certificate desirable.
FCC GROL Certificate desirable
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $62810 - $100540

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.