Aircraft Mechanic

V2X, Inc.; Manama; On-site; BHD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to inspect and certify aircraft, troubleshoot malfunctions, and perform required maintenance. The role requires careful documentation, adherence to safety rules, and the ability to replace defective components efficiently.

The ideal candidate holds an A&P license or equivalent and has at least two years of hands-on aircraft maintenance experience. This position emphasizes quality, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years of related aircraft maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• A&P license or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and certifies aircraft at specified intervals.
• Troubleshoots system malfunctions and performs corrective actions.
• Documents maintenance on appropriate forms and reports.
• Removes and replaces defective components as needed.
• Follows FAA/ OEM directives and safety procedures.

Skills

English language

Reading diagrams

Ability to travel

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Aircraft maintenance tools

Job description

Overview

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 $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and certifies aircraft at specific intervals as required by OEM and FAA.
• Troubleshoots system malfunctions, perform necessary corrective actions.
• Documents maintenance of aircraft on appropriate forms.
• Removes and replaces defective components.
• Complies with Service Bulletins, Instructions, and Airworthiness Directives as directed.
• Performs maintenance on Ground Support equipment.
• Performs preflight/post-flight turn around inspections and servicing when required.
• Maintains aircraft logbooks and historical data as required.
• Complies with safety, foreign object damage, and tool control program requirements.
• Washes, waxes, clean and maintains exterior and interior of aircraft.
• Serves as a point of contact with the Quality Assurance Representative.
• Advises management of problems that may delay scheduled delivery of aircraft to customers.
• Ensures materials issued for assigned tasks are the correct items to repair the problem.
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees as required.
• Assists with supervision and inspects maintenance performed by FAA certified and non-certified personnel.
• Services oxygen, nitrogen, tires, oil, and hydraulic systems.
• Performs Corrosion Control checks when required.
• Greets visitors and clients.
• Exhibits positive courteous behavior with customers businesses and coworkers.
• Assists coworkers and those in other departments to successfully perform job tasks and functions when necessary.
• Follows all safety procedures and practices as established by the Company and regulatory bodies.
• This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from a standard four (4) year high school or equivalent (GED) AND two (2) years of experience in work directly-related to aircraft maintenance.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, and EQUIPMENT:

• A & P License
• Sufficient aviation maintenance hand tools to perform routine Airframe and Powerplant duties

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

The following skills and abilities are required:

• to understand and use the English language both oral and written to communicate information or ideas to another person or persons;
• to write simple correspondence;
• to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;
• to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals;
• to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form;
• to recognize or identify the existence of a problem as well as elements of a problem;
• to perform a task in the presence of distracting stimulation or under monotonous conditions without significant loss of thought process and efficiency;
• to perceive and feel such attributes of objects and materials as size, shape, temperature or texture;
• to operate hand and power tools;
• to travel worldwide with limited notice; obtain a security clearance; obtain a passport and/or visa;
• to interpret drawings, specifications, and schematics of aircraft instrument/electronic components;
• to recognize from schematics and drawing not only how one assembly functions but also how various assemblies interact with each other;

Knowledge of the following is required:

• Databases sufficient to perform the job, duties, and tasks associated with the position;
• Aircraft sheet metal repair and component repair;
• Instrument, electronic and electrical test equipment;
• Military or commercial aviation maintenance and its terminology;
• Government regulations for federal contractors and FAA maintenance programs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and the risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What We Bring:

At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.

Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• 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.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.