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Flight Readiness technician Level C
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An Aircraft or A & P Mechanic maintains and repairs different types of aircraft such as planes, jets or helicopters. Provides scheduled maintenance and inspections. May specialize in working on the frame, engine, electrical systems or other parts of an aircraft, or specialize in certain types of aircraft.
$85,510 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Flight Readiness technician Level C
LAUNCH TEAMS
- Victorville, California
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Updated 06/2026 Job Description Job Summary LAUNCH Teams to seeking Flight Readiness Level C mechanics with Structures experience for a position in Victorville, CA.Position Responsibilities:
- Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
- Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
- Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components
- Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems
- Knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.
- Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests
- Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
- Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
- Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous
- Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications
- Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electronics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 5+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless
- 5+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
- 5+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns
- 5+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (i.e.. doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft
- Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Previous Boeing experience
- Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance
- 787 Platform Experience
- A&P Certification (preferred not required)
- Experience working with composite aircraft structures
- Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Hourly Rate:
$26.00Days Worked Away-from-Home Overnight:
5Hours Worked Per Day/Week:
8/40 Taxable Wages ($26.00 x 40 Hours) $1040 Nontaxable Per Diem (Expense Reimbursement:
$208 x 5 Eligible Days) $1040Gross Compensation:
$2,080- This sample is provided as an illustrative example only - all hourly wage rates and per diem expense reimbursement rates are subject to change.
Daily Per Diem Expense Reimbursement:
Currently up to $208 per eligible day worked away-from-home overnight, not to exceed $1040 per week- In accord with IRS regulations, additional eligibility conditions apply.