Aircraft Maintenance Specialist
Department of the Navy
Summary
You will serve as a AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST in the NAVAL TESTING WING PACIFIC of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE.
Duties
- You will be responsible for protecting sensitive voice, video, and data transmissions from being intercepted and exploited by adversaries.
- You will maintain technical cognizance of many varied, non-standard complicated configurations for the aircraft.
- You will administer and monitor the Non-Aircrew Cockpit Safety (NACS) qualification Program and be responsible for ensuring contractors comply with and implement Ground Operating Procedures (GOPs) for local operations
- You will ensure accountability and compliance with strict regulations, reducing the likelihood of audit and security incidents.
Education
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- Prepare the documents below before applying.
- Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position: You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume.
- You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package.
- Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager.
- Cover letter is optional.
- A complete resume is required.
- Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages.
- Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.
- Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
- Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
About this role
The Aircraft Maintenance Specialist position with the Department of the Navy is based in China Lake, California. You will serve as a AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST in the NAVAL TESTING WING PACIFIC of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE. The role pays $87,061 to $135,657 per year.
Day to day, the work involves the core duties of the Aircraft Maintenance Specialist role as detailed in the announcement below. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what the federal skilled trades experience this Aircraft Maintenance Specialist position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Aircraft Maintenance Specialist position with the Department of the Navy in China Lake, California, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $87,061 to $135,657 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in China Lake, California, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 29, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.