Airframe & Power Plant Mechanic (A&P Mechanic)

Airframe & Power Plant Mechanic (A&P Mechanic)

Category: Manufacturing

Location: Mojave, CA

Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship

Clearance Type: None

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching

Summary:

Founded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 41-year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 41-year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.

Scaled Composites is seeking an Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Mechanic to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. As an Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Mechanic at Scaled Composites you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and reliability of our aircraft fleet. Responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft structures, systems, and engines. The A&P Mechanic will adhere to safety and regulatory standards while conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting mechanical issues. Collaborating closely with the Engineers and other Manufacturing Shop professionals, the A&P Mechanic will contribute to the overall efficiency and airworthiness of our aircraft, thereby supporting the organization's commitment to operational excellence and aviation safety. The ideal candidate will bring a thorough understanding of aviation maintenance practices, possess A&P certification, and demonstrate a meticulous approach to aircraft maintenance and repair.

Duties and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Executes both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations on aircraft, encompassing meticulous inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting activities.
• Conducts thorough inspections of aircraft systems, components, and structures to identify any issues or potential problems.
• Diagnoses and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ensures proper working condition of mechanical systems before flight.
• Maintains meticulous records of maintenance, repairs, inspections, and any reports related to parts or services.
• Performs detailed inspections on engines, wings, propellers, tails, and other aircraft parts to detect and address issues such as cracks, corrosion, or defects.
• Consults maintenance manuals and specifications to identify correct operations and specifications for replacements or repairs.
• Ensures proper function of engines and operating systems via a variety of tests and tools.
• Identifies and resolve mechanical problems based on visual inspections or reports from pilot or crew.
• Handles the fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing of aircraft systems parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies, including hydraulic, pneumatic, oxygen, fuel, aircraft tube fabrication, flight control, and landing gear components, often with minimal supervision.
• Operates ground testing and support equipment with precision, adhering to established standards such as AC 43-13, technical manuals, blueprints, or sketches for acceptable systems installation methods, techniques, and practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and two or more years of aircraft mechanical maintenance experience.
• Valid A&P License.
• Demonstrates a high level of expertise in deciphering and interpreting technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Proficiency in the use of measuring tools such as scales, calipers , and micrometers.
• Experience in the use of fabrication equipment (grinders, jig saws, skill saws, drills, band saws, disc grinders, table saws, drill presses, planers, tube benders and cable swaggers).
• Demonstrates adaptability to configuration changes in the research and development environment.
• Experience with reciprocating and turbine aircraft.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• The ability to work additional hours as program required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on experimental or home built aircraft
• Flight line or flight test experience
• Machine shop experience
• Previous or current DOD Security Clearance
• Inspection Authorization
• Experience with Beechcraft Baron Aircraft to include Factory or ABS Training

Essential Functions:

• Occasional lifting 50+ lbs.
• Must have sufficient agility to work in the interior of an aircraft structure. Will need to bend, stoop, squat, and/or kneel to occasionally work in cramped, tiring, and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to work overhead for prolonged periods of time including lifting up to 10-15 pounds.
• Standing 95% of the day, sometimes 8.5 – 12 hours per day.
• Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for an assigned task.
• Work with composite materials such as epoxy resin systems, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and foam/core products. Will also work closely with chemicals, such as acetone and alcohol.
• May be exposed to dirt, oil, fuel, grease, and hydraulic fluids.
• Able to adapt to altered schedules.
• Occasional pushing/pulling of heavy tools and tables (75-100 + lbs., with assistance).
• Manual dexterity to handle small parts, and tools and to manipulate composite material to various shapes using pressure.
• Repetitive hand and arm motions including, but not limited to, trimming, sanding, and/or grinding of materials.
• Occasional sitting computer work
• Vision at close distances and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to operate a forklift and/or other heavy machinery including occasional driving of company-owned vehicles.
• Must be able to pass and maintain ‘pass’ status on OSHA-approved Pulmonary Fitness Test (PFT) in order to wear a respirator for prolonged periods of time.
• Work on varied work surfaces/environments, including but not limited to working in a busy shop environment, cold room, or in/on aircraft structures including raised platforms including but not limited to ladders, scaffolding, and stairs.
• Work may be performed inside or outside of buildings. May be exposed to changing weather conditions.
• Must be able to read and understand SDS.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet and drug and alcohol free workplace.