Aircraft Maintenance Technician, V-22 - Naval Station Norfolk, VA
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Bell Textron Inc. in Virginia is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, V-22, to support CMV-22 Osprey operations on-site at NAS Norfolk. You will diagnose issues, install components, inspect damage, and perform repairs to keep deployments mission-ready.
This role requires 3+ years of V-22 maintenance experience, travelflexibility, and the ability to obtain a DoD secret clearance. Emphasis on safety, teamwork, and compliance with technical publications.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of V-22 aircraft maintenance experience required.
- Must obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally with little notice.
- Ability to work with precision measuring tools and perform repairs.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose issues with aircraft systems and perform maintenance tasks.
- Install aeronautical components and evaluate damage.
- Maintain logistics and conduct functional testing and repairs.
- Provide weekly status reports and ensure safety compliance.
- Coordinate with Detachment Leads and Aviation Maintenance Officers.
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Job description
We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.
We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.
Based on-site at Naval Air Station in Norfolk, Virginia; this position requires the flexibility to travel to domestic and international locations to support maintenance operations, sometimes with minimal notice. This position also includes the potential for periodic development in support of the U.S. Navy’s Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) mission, with work occurring both at sea and/or ashore. Depending on business needs, extended travel may be required.
Join our On-Site Quick Response Team (OSQRT) as a Technician and contribute your expertise and innovative ideas to support our maintenance operations. You’ll engage in complex troubleshooting and maintenance of the CMV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. Your primary responsibilities will include diagnosing issues with aircraft systems, installing aeronautical components, inspecting and evaluating damage, managing logistics, and performing functional testing and repairs.
- Analyze assigned tasks, identify the logistics requirements for the repairs and, schedule attainable timelines for the repairs.
- Ensure the team operates in compliance of applicable safety standards, proper use of PPE and, work efficiently on assigned projects.
- Perform maintenance tasks to assist Organizational-Level and Intermediate-Level maintenance with a specific focus on CMV deployments.
- Provide Organizational and Intermediate level maintenance support services at the customers locations as well as conduct heavy maintenance tasks on aircraft structures, systems, and sub‑systems.
- Evaluate damage and perform repairs on, electrical and mechanical repairs, structural and composite materials.
- Ensure work performed meets Bell’s expectations for the highest levels of safety and quality, and in accordance approved technical publications.
- Maintain a positive rapport with the military/government customer and work alongside military maintainers when required.
- Provide weekly accurate status reports of current projects.
- Follow tasking from CMV-22 Detachment Leads, Aviation Maintenance Officers, and Detachment Maintenance Officer or OIC (Officer in Charge).
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of V-22 aircraft maintenance experience required. Heavy maintenance experience preferred.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an US Department of Defense (DoD) secret security clearance. Current & active DoD Secret Security, preferred.
- Ability to perform operations/functional checks and troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or mechanical.
- Ability to work in a team environment and have good communication and information technology skills.
- Ability to work with Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and Temporary Engineering Instructions (TEI) as well as evaluate damage using precision measuring tools (such as Micrometer, depths, gauges) and perform applicable repair.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally with little notice, including extended travel and/or deployment as required by business needs.
- Must meet all required Department of Defense medical, dental, and psychological screenings, including those listed in DODI 3020.41 (Enclosure 3) and, when/if applicable, 5152.225‑5902 Fitness for Duty and Medical/Dental Care Limitations.
- 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
- 120 hours Vacation time
- 12-13 paid holidays per year (based on assignment obligations)
- 6 weeks parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health insurance
- And so much more
It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.
Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is
79,040 - 97,760 per year.
Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.
Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc. Primary Location: US-Virginia Job Function: Product Support Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Standard Shift: First Shift Relocation: Unavailable Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
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