Aerospace Engineering Technician
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted: February 24, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
California
Salary
$46,533 - $132,923
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $33,878 - $44,042
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This entry-level aerospace engineering role at a naval base in San Diego involves supporting the maintenance, repair, and improvement of Navy and Marine Corps aircraft to keep them flight-ready.
The job focuses on creating technical documents, proposing changes, and ensuring systems work safely and efficiently.
It's ideal for recent graduates with a relevant engineering degree or those with some hands-on experience in aircraft engineering who want to start a career in military aviation support.
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.
Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. FOR GS-5: Successful completion of the basic education requirement meets qualifications at this grade level.
FOR GS-7/9/11/12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lowest grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Grade level will be determined based on your level of experience in the following areas: Development of engineering documents, engineering change proposals, technical directives, inspection/maintenance requirements, repairs and redesign of the platform's systems and components; Development of products and services required to sustain economic operation and ensure airworthiness; Knowledge of the principles and practices of aerospace engineering associated with both rotary and fixed wing aircraft; Knowledge of Aerospace engineering and logistics management policies, practices and procedures used in the acquisition, design, overhaul, maintenance, modification and repair of aircraft weapon systems.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/aerospace-engineering-series-0861/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
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