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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

A&P Mechanic 4

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDayton, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience is required; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • An active, current Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant certification with no prior Federal Aviation Administration violations is required.
  • Candidates must pass written, oral, and practical assessments.
  • Reliable transportation to and from work locations is required.
  • Advanced experience repairing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting aircraft airframes and engines is required.
  • Candidates must understand and interpret moderately complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications.
  • Candidates must have their own tools in good working order.
  • Candidates must pass and maintain Class 3 physical requirements, including a hearing test.
  • Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, stand and walk for extended periods, and use hand and finger dexterity to work with small mechanical components and tools.
  • Candidates must be able to work in noisy environments with potential exposure to hazardous materials and hear spoken communication and auditory signals in those environments.
  • Candidates must be able to work in environments that may involve climbing ladders, crawling in confined spaces, and working at heights.
  • Candidates must be able to read detailed technical manuals, schematics, and computer screens and accurately inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems.
  • Candidates must be able to drive or operate a vehicle for frequent travel to customer locations.
  • Candidates must demonstrate accuracy in repairs, installations, and maintenance, follow detailed instructions and safety protocols, and identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
  • The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance, and U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Candidates must be able to work in a combination of office and field environments.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise maintenance teams and projects.
  • Oversee major overhauls and inspections.
  • Ensure all work meets regulatory and safety standards.
  • Conduct training and development sessions for junior mechanics.
  • Coordinate with other departments to streamline operations.
  • Develop and implement maintenance protocols.
  • Ensure thorough documentation and reporting of all maintenance activities.
  • Travel frequently to customer locations, sometimes on short notice.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate's degree in Aviation Maintenance or a related field is preferred.
  • Leadership and management experience is preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of specific aircraft models is preferred.
  • Federal Aviation Administration repair station and/or Quality Assurance experience is preferred.
  • The ability to travel regularly and/or work different shifts, including overtime and weekends, is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement is preferred.
  • A background in the aerospace and defense industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. military is preferred.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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