Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs aircraft mechanical and electrical systems. Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, supports engineers in research and development environments, adapts procedures and equipment for non-standard tasks, and follows safety and operational instructions. The role requires an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license, extensive aircraft maintenance experience, flexible scheduling, and the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
Job Description
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Join Our BAE Systems Team as an A&P Aircraft Mechanic in Mojave, CA
We're seeking a skilled and motivated A&P Aircraft Mechanic to join our dynamic team in Mojave, CA. In this role, you'll play a key part in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing aircraft systems to ensure safe, reliable, and mission-ready performance.
As an integral member of our maintenance organization, you will:• Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of basic aircraft systems.• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on both mechanical and electrical systems.• Provide hands-on technical support to engineers working in research, design, and development environments.• Execute a variety of non-standardized tasks requiring sound judgment and moderate technical complexity.• Select, adapt, and apply standard procedures, tools, and equipment to meet unique maintenance requirements.• Follow initial instructions and collaborate closely with supervisors and engineering personnel to complete assignments accurately and efficiently.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced aviation environment while contributing directly to innovative aerospace programs. If you're a dedicated A&P professional ready to grow your career with a leading defense contractor, we'd love to connect with you.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $66017 - $105628
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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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Join Our BAE Systems Team as an A&P Aircraft Mechanic in Mojave, CA
We're seeking a skilled and motivated A&P Aircraft Mechanic to join our dynamic team in Mojave, CA. In this role, you'll play a key part in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing aircraft systems to ensure safe, reliable, and mission-ready performance.
As an integral member of our maintenance organization, you will:• Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of basic aircraft systems.• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on both mechanical and electrical systems.• Provide hands-on technical support to engineers working in research, design, and development environments.• Execute a variety of non-standardized tasks requiring sound judgment and moderate technical complexity.• Select, adapt, and apply standard procedures, tools, and equipment to meet unique maintenance requirements.• Follow initial instructions and collaborate closely with supervisors and engineering personnel to complete assignments accurately and efficiently.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced aviation environment while contributing directly to innovative aerospace programs. If you're a dedicated A&P professional ready to grow your career with a leading defense contractor, we'd love to connect with you.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and 10 years' experience or AA Degree and 8 years' experience.
- Must have or be able to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance.
- Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.
- 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 Powerplant License.
Please have license number on resume.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree & 10 year(s) related experience
- Previous Experience on DC-9 / C9 aircraft
- Previous Experience on corporate type, preferably Sabreliner.
- FAA IA certificate.
- FCC GROL Certificate.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $66017 - $105628
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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
BAE Systems, Inc. Los Angeles, California, USA Office
5140 W Goldleaf Circle, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90056-1299
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