Aircraft Specialist - Secret Clearance

Post Date

Mar 23, 2026

Location

San Diego,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92145
US
Jun 03, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

RIC-50b055a4-bedb-4911-9ae1-e2e4b18c278e

Pay Rate

$31 - $38 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is hiring an Aircraft Modification Specialist to support our client in North Island, Coronado, CA. The individual will be focused on general mechanical support for V22. They will be responsible for assembling, disassembling, and modifying aerospace systems by changing, removing, replacing, or upgrading components to address failures or implement design changes. They will oversee the assembly, disassembly, or overhaul of systems, configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment, and troubleshoot complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems to isolate and repair faults. Additional responsibilities include performing validation and verification testing of systems and components, documenting procedures and processes to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory standards, inspecting components, and verifying repairs to meet flight worthiness requirements.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Secret Clearance
• 2+ years of experience working on V22 aircrafts
• Experience working on pneumatics, hydraulics, engines, or avionics.
• Ability to travel 30% of the time

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

FAA Airframe and Powerplant License

Quality Assurance experience

Extensive Depot-level modification experience

Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) certification

Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.