Aircraft Mechanic

Vectrus, Inc; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability

Retirement plan

Paid time off, holidays and leave of |

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X is seeking a skilled aircraft maintenance technician to uphold rigorous standards on Navy and government contracts. You will perform maintenance, read schematics, and operate ground support equipment, ensuring compliance with FOD and tool control programs.

The role requires a minimum of three years in a similar field, English proficiency, and the ability to meet licensing requirements. Occasional off-site work and travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to obtain DoD CAC within 6 months of start.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance or equivalent.
• Familiarity with aircraft systems, tools, drawings, and schematics.
• Must meet government/company licensing/qualification requirements.
• Reading, writing, speaking English required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention rules and regulations.
• Follow Company Tool Control Program.
• Comply with safety rules and regulations for contract, facilities, and job.
• Operate and use special test equipment and Ground Support Equipment.
• Maintain records of work performed (MAF/OOMA).
• May perform off-site service at detachments as required.
• Assist with ordering parts, tools, and materials.
• Maintain aircraft per Navy, Manufacturer, and Company Instructions.
• Review blueprints/schematics and apply instructions.
• May travel as required.

Skills

FOD prevention

Tool control

Safety compliance

Documentation

Read schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FAA A&P license (desired)

Tools

Ground Support Equipment

Aircraft 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for adhering to all applicable Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention rules and regulations
• Responsible for adhering to Company Tool Control Program.
• Must comply with established General and Industrial Safety Rules and Regulations as applicable to the contract, facilities, and job assignment.
• Ensure proper operation and use of special test equipment and Ground Support Equipment.
• Maintain appropriate records of all work accomplished.
• May be required to perform simple computer input functions.
• May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments.
• Perform corrosion control cleaning and removal as required utilizing appropriate safety precautions.
• Assist when directed to ensure safety, security, and preservation of Government-owned and Company-owned equipment.
• Perform other reasonably related incidental duties when directed within the job classification.
• Maintain assigned aircraft in accordance with Navy, Manufacturer, and Company Instructions.
• Read, interpret, and apply instructions from Blueprints, schematics, and other approved data.
• Assist with ordering parts, tools, materials, and equipment as required.
• Document work accomplished on Maintenance Action Forms (MAF)/OOMA.
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• Maintain cleanliness of the work center and around your assigned work area.

Physical Demands:

Climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, extensive walking, lying down and working in tiring uncomfortable positions. May require lifting of objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50 pounds. May require the ability to work within confined spaces for extended periods of time. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment:

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individuals to severe changes of temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) CAC (Commons Access Card)
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years documented hands on general experience in this specific aircraft maintenance occupational field, or the military or commercial equivalent.
• Must be familiar with aircraft systems, tools, drawings, schematics, and normal safety requirements.
• Must be able to meet any Government/company licensing/qualification requirements for the position.
• FAA A&P License is desired.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to work weekends, other shifts and overtime as required.
• The essential physical requirements of the position will be reviewed with the applicant during the interview.
• Some travel will be required.
• Must adhere to Company policies/procedures and management instruction.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and Company Proprietary data.
• completed High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid State Drivers License

The following must be obtained within six (6) months of start date, unless otherwise stated:

• Formal or Specialized Training/Equivalent
• Hazardous Waste Communication Training
• FOD and TCP Awareness Trained
• CNAF 4790.2 Program Awareness
• ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness
• OOMA System Trained
• Ground Support Equipment Operator Certified
• FAA A&P License (desired)
• ESD Trained
• Egress System Checkout
• Aircraft Confined Space Entrant Trained # (may be required)
• Duct diver - Ability to perform services lying down within confined spaces. (17”H X 13”W) # (may be required)
• Fuel Surveillance Trained
• Aircraft Towing Certified
• Aircraft Brake Rider Certified
• Plane Captain Certified # (may be required)
• Collateral Duty Inspector (may be required)
• Hydraulic Contamination #
• Aircraft Turn-up Certification # (may be required)
• Tire and Wheel Certification #
• Composite Material Repair Certified # (may be required)
• Respiratory Fitted Certified #
• Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training
• Release Aircraft Safe for Flight # (may be required)

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.