Aircraft Mechanic I (Flight Line OR Airframe) Jobs

Aircraft Mechanic I (Airframes OR Flight Line)

Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi) is seeking experienced Aircraft Mechanic I (Airframes OR Flight Line) professionals to provide Organizational-Level (O-Level) maintenance support for the MV-22 Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, Jacksonville, North Carolina. These positions support one of the Department of Defense's most critical aviation training missions by ensuring aircraft readiness for Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Foreign Military Sales pilot training.

Contract Details:

• Contracting Organization: General Services Administration (GSA) Assisted Acquisition Services supporting the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Space Force
• Location: MCAS New River Jacksonville, NC
• Period of Performance: January 2026 July 2031
• Schedule: Full-Time

About STi:

Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi) delivers mission-critical engineering, logistics, maintenance, cybersecurity, and technical support services to the Department of Defense and other Federal agencies. Our teams provide dependable operational support that keeps military systems mission-ready while supporting national defense objectives worldwide.

Position Overview:

The Aircraft Mechanic I (Airframes OR Flight Line) performs Organizational-Level maintenance on MV-22 Osprey aircraft in direct support of VMMT-204 flight operations and pilot training. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing, servicing, and maintaining aircraft structures, systems, engines, rotor components, and associated equipment while ensuring all maintenance actions comply with Naval Aviation maintenance procedures and technical publications. Candidates may support either Airframes or Flight Line operations based on experience and qualifications.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled, unscheduled, phase, and special maintenance on MV-22 Osprey aircraft.
• Troubleshoot aircraft discrepancies and perform maintenance, repair, removal, replacement, adjustment, and installation of aircraft components.
• Conduct inspections utilizing Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs) and applicable maintenance documentation.
• Research and comply with Technical Directives (TDs), Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIMs), and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
• Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and aircraft maintenance data.
• Utilize calibrated tools, special support equipment, and test equipment to complete maintenance actions.
• Operate aircraft support equipment while following all flight line safety procedures.
• Accurately document completed maintenance actions in accordance with Naval Aviation maintenance requirements.
• Work effectively with maintenance supervisors, production control, quality assurance personnel, and fellow mechanics to support aircraft availability and mission readiness.
• Airframes Mechanics may also:
• Repair aircraft structures and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Remove, repair, replace, and rig aircraft flight control surfaces, landing gear doors, access panels, and structural components.
• Perform corrosion prevention and treatment activities.
• Flight Line Mechanics may also:
• Troubleshoot and maintain engines, rotor systems, drive systems, PRGB/TAGB assemblies, fuel systems, and associated components.
• Perform daily, pre-flight, turnaround, and plane captain inspections.
• Conduct hot and cold aircraft refueling and fuel sampling operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of recent MV-22 Osprey maintenance experience.
• Previous designation as an MV-22 Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) in either Airframes or Flight Line.
• Experience performing Organizational-Level (O-Level) aircraft maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
• Experience using IETMs, MIMs, MRCs, and other Naval Aviation technical publications.
• Ability to safely operate aircraft support equipment and maintenance tooling.
• Strong troubleshooting, inspection, and aircraft maintenance skills.
• Ability to work on a government installation and comply with all safety and security requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting VMMT-204, Marine Corps aviation units, or Fleet Replacement Squadrons.
• Experience performing MV-22 Phase Maintenance.
• Experience supporting flight line operations in a high-tempo operational environment.
• Familiarity with Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) procedures.
• Experience performing aircraft servicing, corrosion control, hydraulic/pneumatic maintenance, or power plant maintenance.
• USMC MV-22 Airframes (MOS 6156) or Flight Line (MOS 6116/6176) experience.
• Ability to mentor junior maintainers while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Keywords: MV-22 Osprey | Aircraft Mechanic | Aircraft Maintenance | Airframes | Flight Line | O-Level Maintenance | Naval Aviation | CDI | Collateral Duty Inspector | Plane Captain | Phase Maintenance | Flight Controls | Hydraulics | Pneumatics | Rotor Systems | Power Plants | Fuel Systems | PRGB | TAGB | Flight Line | Operations | USMC | Aviation | NAMP | IETM | MRC | MIM | Secret Clearance | MCAS New River

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.