Aircraft Fixed Wing Mech II A&P

Vectrus, Inc; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X is seeking an experienced aircraft mechanic to maintain and repair aircraft, engines, and mission equipment in a hangar environment. This role requires an FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate, at least five years of hands-on experience, and the ability to obtain DOJ security clearance.

Candidates should be prepared for inspections and alignment with FAA and FBI guidelines. Experience with Beechcraft King Air, Cessna 206/182, and Pilatus PC-12 NGX is highly desired.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Airframe & Powerplant certificate issued by the FAA.
• Minimum of five years of hands-on experience as a Mechanic.
• Two-year technical trade school, military experience, or equivalent on-the-job training is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOJ Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with FAA regulations, FBI guidelines, and industry standards.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspection and repair.
• Perform conditional, annual, phase and special inspections as required.
• Experience on Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Stationair 206, Cessna Skylane 182, Pilatus PC-12 NGX (Highly desired).
• Support maintenance across overhaul, battery, avionics, ground support equipment, and reporting.

Education

FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Sheet metal 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 $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.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain strict compliance with all applicable FAA regulations, commercial aviation industry safety standards, FBI guidelines and policies, industry standards, manufacturer’s instructions, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, specifications, letters, and technical data.
• Perform all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspection and repair associated with the aircraft, engines, propellers, associated systems, and specialized mission equipment.
• Perform conditional, annual, phase and special inspections as required.
• Experience on the following aircraft desired: Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Stationair 206, Cessna Skylane 182, Pilatus PC-12 NGX, (Highly desired).
• Support the following maintenance requirements: Overhaul and repair, battery maintenance, sheet metal support, welding and fabrication, avionics and Specialized Mission Equipment support, aircraft ground handling and operations support, Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and maintenance support, aircraft servicing support (Refueling, Defueling, Engine Oils, Hydraulic Oil, Aviators Breathing Oxygen, Nitrogen and Other Compressed Gases, Chemical Toilets, Aircraft De-Icing and Cold Weather Operations, Aviation Life Support System, Perform fuel samples after refueling, Other necessary associated tasks as required), preservation/de-preservation, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Control Support, Aircraft Tool Control Support, Precision Measurement Equipment support, Aircraft Maintenance Testing Support, Aircraft Maintenance Recovery Support, Operational Surge Support, Aircraft Enhancements, Safety, Hazardous Material Control Support, and maintenance reporting as required.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required; two-year technical trade school, military experience, or equivalent on-the-job training is required
• Must hold a valid Airframe & Powerplant certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• Must have a minimum of five years of hands-on experience as a Mechanic.
• Experience shall be in a similar position within the last twelve (12) months.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOJ Security Clearance is required.

The following are required:

• Demonstrated experience in the type of maintenance support required for fixed wing aircraft, Cessna 182, 206, 208 experience is required.
• Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears and sheet metal break
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to retain information and make decisions according to standard policies and procedures
• Ability to determine work methods to accomplish assignments
• Excellent knowledge of applicable FAA Federal Aviation Regulations
• Ability to make proper entries in aircraft logs and records
• Obtain DOJ Security Clearance as required
• Have and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Maintain a valid US Passport and the appropriate vaccinations required for international travel.

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. The employee works in an aircraft hangar the majority of the shift and is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms as well as push and pull items. The employee must able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly.

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. Normal day to day working conditions are inside an aircraft hangar with good ventilation and air flow. Work may be regularly required in outside weather conditions where employee will be exposed to all types of environmental conditions and extremes such as hot, cold, rain, wind, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment including eye protection, ear protection, hand protection, respirators, masks, aprons, leather safety shoes, steel toe shoes, fall protection harness, and other equipment anytime the potential for hazards exist. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, confined spaces, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary Pay

Salary Pay $44.48 hourly

H&W

H&W $10.13 hourly

Benefits

Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• 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.

V2X is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.