Aerospace Mechanical Technician, Senior

Job Category: Aviation Support

Requisition Number: AEROS003396

Posting Details

• Posted: July 24, 2026
• Full-Time

Job Details

Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join us in supporting one of our valued customers as an Aerospace Mechanical Technician, Senior to work out of Ft. Eustis, VA.

PAY: $96,000–$106,000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform aerospace/mechanical technician tasking in support of Army aircraft and associated mission equipment.
• Conduct fabrication and assembly of electrical and mechanical components in order to perform system development, test preparation, and test execution of various components and elements related to R&D and flight test applications.
• Provide input to aid in the development of electrical and mechanical systems, components, harness designs, mechanical designs, and installation methods to achieve manufacturability, airworthiness, and operational sustainment. Examples include participating in design reviews, drawing reviews, aiding in component selection, assembling of wiring harnesses, setting up bench tests, installing aircraft wiring, mechanical mounting, configuring test fixtures, test monitoring, and adhering to quality control requirements IAW military and other appropriate engineering standards.
• Provide testing support which includes selection of components, test stand maintenance, calibration, and operation of test equipment. This includes planning for future efforts, monitoring program execution, and documenting program results. Flight testing support and test services required to support Government projects and/or test events.
• Perform structural test, ballistic test, component failure, and environmental qualification for various aircraft components. Set-up and execution of these is required and may include aircraft mechanical component fabrication and sheet metal mechanic support for both standard and nonstandard systems and subsystems.
• Interpret engineering drawings and install mechanical systems and subsystems into aviation platforms IAW with TDD-SID approved procedures.
• Coordinate with project leads, aircraft maintenance and other personnel as required for proper integration, communication of status, and issues/conflicts.
• Operate common powered and non-powered tools to include but not limited to hand and pneumatic tools, drills, and other mechanical specialty tools.
• Travel in support of mission requirements in the form of site surveys, technical interchange meetings, training, testing support, and other critical tasks outside of the JBLE facilities. This includes assisting with equipment packing and movement as per mission requirements.
• Support flight duties as required based upon Mission needs.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to oversee the efforts of the technical and less senior staff.
• Minimum of 8-10+ years of experience as aerospace/mechanical technician working with common airframe repair and mechanical fabrications tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aircraft airframe repair and fabrication techniques as well as experience with the Army logistics and supply system for aviation related parts and components.
• Must be able to pass an FAA III Class or military Class III flight physical annually.
• Must be able to qualify for participation in night flights and the use of NVGs.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High School diploma or High School equivalency certificate.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE: Secret

TRAVEL: 25%

Benefits Offered: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, pet insurance, paid time off, and holidays.

About US: USfalcon has grown from our roots in 1984 to become a mid-tier professional services company supporting a diverse and global customer base of DoD and Federal Agencies. We have been excelling in diverse platforms for almost 30 years and continue to be an industry leader. If you thrive in an organization that values integrity, commitment, stewardship, and service, we want to meet you. We deliver core capabilities in Aviation, Space, Information Technology, and Business Operations and continue to grow and expand our competencies, contracts and customer base, adding to our long history of supporting customer and community needs. Learn more at www.usfalcon.com/history.

Please contact us at Recruiting@usfalcon.com with any questions.