A&P Mechanic for Military Support Operations

Valkyrie Aero, LLC

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Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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PERMANENT

$28-$40/hr

Updated 08/22/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Looking to Hire a full-time Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic to add to our Team, on-site at Hattiesburg Mississippi, for fleet of Embraer 312 (A-27) Tucano light attack turbo prop aircraft.

Position will be responsible for:

Maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting of Airframe and Powerplant systems on the A-27 Tucano

Operate assigned aerospace ground support equipment and other functions supporting Close Air Support flights.

Remove and/or install aircraft components, test IAW MM, and troubleshoot aircraft systems

Repair or replace aircraft structures, system, and functional components and other general A&P mechanic duties

Work with weapon systems and sensors

Pay $28 - $40 per hour dependent upon experience

Start date 30-45 days

ABOUT US

Established and well-known Aerospace company offering a wide range of aviation services to assist governments, international organizations, and private sector entities including Air-to-Air threat replication, Close Air Support, and Test and Evaluation. We are currently initiating the start of a long-term government contract.

BENEFITS

Exciting and challenging position

Chance to be a part of an experienced tenured team

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Requirements

FAA Airframe & Powerplant License A&P Required

2+ years demonstrated experience as A&P Mechanic

2+ years demonstrated Avionics experience

Ability to travel up to 30%

Ability to pass a drug screening test

Ability to acquire a secret clearance

Able to pass a background check

Clean driving record and safe driving history

EXPERIENCE A PLUS

Military Aviation background

Active US Federal government security clearance

Turboprop experience

Tucano aircraft experience

PT6 experience

Knowledge of weapons systems, ejection seats, and MX-15 sensor systems

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