Strategic Technology Institute, Inc — Miramar, California
Estimated salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $62,630–$99,130 per year, median $79,870. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Aircraft Mechanic II (Airframes) Company: Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi) Location: MCAS Miramar, Miramar, CA and MCAS Camp Pendleton, Camp Pendleton, CA Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance with favorable Tier 3/Secret adjudication required Screening Requirement: Must be able to maintain the required DoD Secret clearance and meet all applicable site and contract access requirements ABOUT STi Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi) supports national security missions across Engineering, MRO, Logistics, IT & Cybersecurity, Program Control . STi is a minority-owned Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) focused on delivering flexible, mission-driven solutions that help Federal customers solve complex operational challenges. POSITION OVERVIEW STi is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II (Airframes) to support U.S. Marine Corps aviation maintenance operations at MCAS Miramar and MCAS Camp Pendleton, California , supporting Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 (MALS-16) and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39 (MALS-39). The Aircraft Mechanic II will perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and structural maintenance in support of Marine Corps aviation operations. This position requires a strong working knowledge of aircraft structures and mechanical systems, the ability to interpret technical publications, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complex aircraft maintenance issues. The ideal candidate will have experience with MV-22B Osprey aircraft , aircraft structural/airframe maintenance, flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and related aircraft systems. The Aircraft Mechanic II may also be required to lead other mechanics through more complex maintenance tasks and support aircraft maintenance documentation, technical directive compliance, and maintenance control activities. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include: • Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance in accordance with applicable technical publications, maintenance procedures, and established requirements.
• Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of aircraft systems and components, including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, power plant-related components, and mechanical systems .
• Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to identify equipment malfunctions and restore aircraft equipment to proper operating condition.
• Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical systems and determine appropriate repair procedures and replacement of components.
• Perform aircraft inspections and document maintenance actions in applicable logs, records, forms, and electronic maintenance systems.
• Interpret and apply technical manuals, engineering documentation, blueprints, and manufacturer publications when performing maintenance and repairs.
• Support Maintenance Control planning, workload prioritization, and maintenance scheduling.
• Support aircraft flight line operations and aircraft movement activities as required.
• Operate and inspect Support Equipment (SE) in accordance with applicable maintenance and safety requirements.
• Perform corrosion control, aircraft preservation and de-preservation, and related aircraft maintenance activities.
• Support Technical Directive (TD) compliance and aircraft modifications .
• Assist with Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage (ECOD) preparation, and recommendations for Maintenance Work Orders (MWO), as applicable.
• Maintain aircraft and engine logbooks and other required maintenance documentation.
• Support applicable maintenance programs, including NAMDRP, AMMRL, METCAL, NAMP compliance, FOD prevention, Tool Control, Corrosion Prevention and Control, Hydraulic Contamination Control, Fuel Surveillance, and Technical Directive compliance .
• Support aircraft phase maintenance and other maintenance activities required to meet assigned mission schedules.
• Apply proper aircraft maintenance practices involving specialized tools and test equipment, including torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal equipment, and related aircraft maintenance tools .
• Prioritize assigned workload to meet established maintenance schedules and operational requirements.
• Occasionally lead teams through more complex aircraft maintenance tasks and provide guidance to lower-level mechanics.
• Inspect work performed by Mechanic I and Mechanic II personnel, as assigned.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment and comply with applicable aircraft maintenance, safety, hazardous material, and security requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT • Primary places of performance are MCAS Miramar in Miramar, CA and MCAS Camp Pendleton in Camp Pendleton, CA .
• Work supports U.S. Marine Corps aviation maintenance operations under MALS-16 and MALS-39 .
• The position supports O-Level aircraft maintenance operations and may require work on the flight line, in maintenance areas, and around aircraft and support equipment.
• Day shift: Monday through Friday, 0700–1600.
• Work may involve aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, aircraft movement, support equipment operations, corrosion control, and other activities necessary to support mission requirements.
• Employees must comply with applicable aircraft maintenance, safety, hazardous material, security, and installation requirements.
Keywords: Aircraft Mechanic II, Aircraft Mechanic, Airframes, Aircraft Maintenance, Airframe Mechanic, Structural Mechanic, MV-22B, V-22, Osprey, Marine Corps, USMC, MALS-16, MALS-39, MCAS Miramar, MCAS Camp Pendleton, aircraft structures, flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, O-Level, aviation maintenance, troubleshooting, corrosion control, NAMP, NAMDRP, AMMRL, Technical Directives EEO: STi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.
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