Aircraft Mechanic III; Composite Technician) Security Clearance

Position Title:

Aircraft Mechanic III (Composite Technician)

Company:
Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi)

Location:

MCAS Miramar, Miramar, CA

Supported Organization:
Marine Air Group 16 (MAG-16)

Aircraft Supported: MV-22

Wage: $50.14 per hour

Clearance:
Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)

Screening Requirement:
Ability to obtain a CAC, subject to applicable Government access and screening requirements.

• Full-time position supporting STi's government contract at MCAS Miramar, California.
• Period of Performance:
  Transition: 1 May 2026 – 31 May 2026;
  Basic: 1 June 2026 – 30 April 2027;
  Option 1: 1 May 2027 – 30 November 2027. Contract extension of up to 6 months may apply.
• Compensation: $50.14 per hour.

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.

STi is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic III (Composite Technician) to support Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 (MAG-16) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, California. This position supports MV-22 aircraft maintenance operations under Marine Air Group 16 (MAG-16) and is responsible for leading a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, repairs, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with aircraft structural maintenance, composite or related aircraft component repair, sheet metal and structural modifications, and the interpretation of technical data. This position requires the ability to support complex maintenance operations, prioritize workload to meet aircraft delivery schedules, and provide technical expertise to mechanics, engineers, and customers.

• Lead a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in support of MV-22 aircraft.
• Provide technical guidance, supervision, and oversight to subordinate Aircraft Mechanics I, II, and III throughout aircraft maintenance and modification efforts.
• Perform, supervise, and inspect aircraft maintenance duties involving structural components, mechanical systems, and related aircraft assemblies.
• Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures and structural components, including repairs involving complex to extreme difficulty.
• Apply technical knowledge of aircraft airframe and power plant systems to identify equipment malfunctions and determine appropriate repair or corrective action.
• Perform aircraft structural maintenance, including sheet metal repair, structural modification, and related aircraft component maintenance.
• Interpret technical data, blueprints, and manufacturer's manuals to support aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modification activities.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft mechanical components and systems, including flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and other applicable mechanical components.
• Apply knowledge of aircraft maintenance tools and test equipment, including torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears.
• Support aircraft inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and corrective actions in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals and governing directives.
• Identify and report Intermediate-Level (I-Level) and Depot-Level (D-Level) repair requirements discovered during inspections and corrective maintenance.
• Support corrosion prevention and control activities,…