Aircraft Mechanic I (Airframe) (E-2C)

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Major Job Activities:

Aircraft Mechanics I must have a combination of experience to repair sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Makes repairs to aircraft and follows direction of higher graded workers. The Aircraft Mechanic I will troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills. This worker reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Work involves replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, Job duties require that this mechanic adjusts, repairs, or replaces aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft tires and checking brakes. Supervises the jacking and lowering of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies. May be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration. May require specialization in sheet-metal, other aircraft systems related disciplines.

What You'll Do:

Airframe/Structural, Landing Gear, Flight Control Systems, and related Sub-systems

• Must be knowledgeable of technical directives, NAMP programs, and shall be knowledgeable of and understand basic supply procedures.
• Aircraft Mechanic I shall have experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy and ensure adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.
• Possess a high degree of expertise in the control and coordination of aircraft maintenance.
• Thorough working knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications.
• Working understanding of the aircraft and aircraft systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Performs requirements in accordance with the procedures established in the PWS. Performs diagnosis and corrective actions, disassembles, inspects, evaluates, and accomplishes necessary repairs, lays out work according to technical instructions and technical directives. Determines what repairs, modifications, and part replacements are required. May be required to verify work performed by another for which he/she is qualified to perform.

• Performs aircraft maintenance functions of Organizational Level maintenance and flight-testing support.
• Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support for assigned E-2C aircraft.
• Performs inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, TD compliance, modification, assembly, surface finish removal, corrosion control, preservation/de-preservation services.
• Aircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls.
• Use hand tools, power tools, machines, specific and general aviation test measurement, and diagnostic equipment.
• Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, military technical manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, blueprints, manufacturers’ drawings, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Flight Line operations/functions at detachment locations as required.
• Confined space operations to include fuel cell entry.
• Support Equipment (SE) operation and inspections
• Aircraft launch and recovery
• Aircraft movement
• Support services
• General aircraft maintenance
• Perform general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment.
• Perform shift work and/or overtime as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd as required.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule as required.
• Shall be able to travel in support of detachment operations as required.
• Must be able to climb ladders, raised platforms, and work above and below aircraft.
• Must be able to use hand and power tools.
• Must have dexterity to handle small parts.
• Must be eligible for a Common Access Card (CAC)

Desired Qualifications:

• Two or more years’ experience performing airframe maintenance.
• Previously certified Airframes, Corrosion Control, or Line Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
• Previously certified Tire and Wheel
• Previously certified Hydraulic Contamination
• Previously certified Plane Captain

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to become eligible for a Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access US only data system.

Skills & Technology Used:

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving:
• Possesses both analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem solving, negotiation and organizational skills/techniques.

• Business Partner/Effective Communicator:
• English language skills to communicate and negotiate with vendors.
• Strong communicator must be able to communicate clearly both in writing and orally.

• Ability to train, lead projects, direct employees.
• Customer service oriented, detail focused, pro-active behavior, multi-task capability.

• Software:
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Outlook
• SharePoint
• Personal computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.

What We Bring:

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
• The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company.
• SCA Wage determination
• Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.
• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
• Employee benefits include the following:
• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays.
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. V2X is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.66 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Norfolk, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person