Strategic Technology Institute, Inc — Miramar, California
Pay: $50.14 per hour
JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Aircraft Mechanic III (Airframes) Company: Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi) Location: MCAS Miramar, CA and MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required with favorable Tier 3/Secret adjudication Screening Requirement: Candidates must be able to maintain the required DoD Secret clearance and support U.S. Marine Corps aviation maintenance operations. 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 experienced Aircraft Mechanic III (Airframes) to support U.S. Marine Corps aviation maintenance operations under Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 (MALS-16) at MCAS Miramar and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39 (MALS-39) at MCAS Camp Pendleton . The Aircraft Mechanic III serves as a senior-level airframes mechanic responsible for leading teams in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. This position provides technical guidance to lower-level mechanics and supports maintenance operations involving complex aircraft structures, structural components, flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, mechanical components, and related aircraft systems. The position supports the MV-22B Osprey aircraft and requires the ability to apply comprehensive technical knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems, interpret technical data and maintenance publications, troubleshoot complex discrepancies, and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with applicable Navy/Marine Corps aviation maintenance requirements. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include: • Lead and provide technical guidance to aircraft mechanics performing scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance .
• Perform, supervise, and inspect the work of Mechanic I, II, and III personnel .
• Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures, structural components, and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft systems and components, including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, engines, and other mechanical components .
• Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to identify equipment malfunctions and restore aircraft to operational condition.
• Interpret and apply technical manuals, blueprints, maintenance publications, and other technical data when performing maintenance and modifications.
• Perform aircraft inspections and verify maintenance work for proper completion and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Support flight line operations , aircraft movement, preservation and de-preservation, and general aircraft maintenance activities.
• Perform and support corrosion control, aircraft painting, and structural repair and modification activities.
• Maintain accurate aircraft maintenance documentation through logs, records, forms, and electronic maintenance systems .
• Maintain aircraft, engine, and support equipment logbooks and ensure required maintenance documentation is completed accurately.
• Support Maintenance Control planning, coordination, and management activities.
• Support Technical Directive (TD) compliance and modification requirements.
• Operate and inspect Support Equipment (SE) and support applicable SE maintenance and licensing programs.
• Support troubleshooting, vibration analysis, and other maintenance activities required to identify and correct aircraft discrepancies.
• Support applicable aircraft maintenance programs, including NAMDRP, NAMP compliance, AMMRL, METCAL, hazardous material control, FOD prevention, tool control, corrosion prevention, and hydraulic contamination control .
• Support Naval Aviation Maintenance Data System requirements and other electronic maintenance documentation as assigned.
• Support phase maintenance, egress system checkout, battery maintenance, APU turn-up, and other applicable aircraft maintenance programs .
• Provide technical support and guidance to structural/mechanical engineering personnel and Government customers as required.
• Ensure assigned maintenance activities are prioritized and completed in support of aircraft delivery schedules.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to lower-level technicians throughout aircraft modifications, inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance efforts.
• Promote safe maintenance practices and compliance with applicable aviation maintenance, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT • Positions support Marine Corps aviation maintenance operations at MCAS Miramar in Miramar, California and/or MCAS Camp Pendleton in Camp Pendleton, California .
• Support is provided to MALS-16/MAG-16 and MALS-39/MAG-39 aviation maintenance operations.
• O-Level day shift: Monday–Friday, approximately 0700–1600 .
• Work may involve aircraft maintenance areas, flight line operations, maintenance control, support equipment areas, and other aviation maintenance environments.
• Employees must follow applicable aviation safety, maintenance, security, hazardous material, FOD, tool control, and environmental requirements.
• The position requires the ability to work around aircraft, mechanical systems, support equipment, tools, and other aviation maintenance hazards.
Period of Performance: Transition: May 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026; Basic: June 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027; Option 1: May 1, 2027 – November 30, 2027; Extension: Up to 6 months. Wage: $50.14/hour Keywords: Aircraft Mechanic III, Aircraft Mechanic, Airframes Mechanic, Aircraft Airframes, MV-22B, V-22, Osprey, aircraft maintenance, aircraft structures, structural repair, sheet metal, flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, Marine Corps aviation, MALS-16, MALS-39, MAG-16, MAG-39, MCAS Miramar, MCAS Camp Pendleton, NAMP, NAMDRP, AMMRL, Maintenance Control, Technical Directives, corrosion control, aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, O-Level 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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