Aircraft Mechanic (Avionics, I level)

V2X, Inc.; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development resources

Employee assistance

Job summary

V2X, Inc. seeks an experienced avionics/electrical technician to troubleshoot, repair, and assess avionics components and subsystems on aircraft. You will read wiring diagrams, interpret schematics, and work with test benches to determine repair or replacement actions.

The role requires a minimum of three years’ hands-on avionics maintenance, adherence to safety rules, and the ability to travel as needed. A DoD CAC and valid driver's license are required assets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in aircraft avionics/electrical component and subsystems maintenance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD CAC (Commons Access Card).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex avionics/electrical components and subsystem discrepancies and modifications.
• Apply knowledge of operation and maintenance of avionics/electrical support equipment and test benches.
• Read and interpret wiring schematics and drawings with proficiency.
• Estimate and assess damage to avionics/electrical components and systems on crash- and mishap-damaged aircraft, including repair and/or replacement, man-hou rs, parts, components, and materials.
• Coordinate with customer, OEM, management, and work centers to resolve questions regarding modifications and repairs.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction as required.

Skills

Avionics maintenance

Electrical components repair

Wiring schematics interpretation

Safety/compliance

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DoD avionics training / equivalent

Tools

Test benches

Blueprints & drawings

Wiring diagrams

Schematics

NALCOMIS/OOMA

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

Technical Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex avionics/electrical components and subsystem discrepancies and modifications.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of the operation and maintenance of various avionics/electrical support equipment and test benches.
• Read and interpret wiring schematics and drawings with proficiency.
• Estimate and assess damage to avionics/electrical components and systems on crash- and mishap-damaged aircraft, including repair and/or replacement, man-hours, parts, components, and materials.
• Assist in P&E report preparation.
• Document work accomplished in the current Maintenance Data System, such as NALCOMIS.

Coordination and Support

• Coordinate with the customer, the OEM, management, and work centers to resolve questions concerning avionics/electrical components, subsystems, and support equipment modifications and repairs.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction as required.

Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to all applicable Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention rules and regulations.
• Adhere to the Company Tool Control Program.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work center and the area surrounding your assigned work area.

General Requirements

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be willing and able to accommodate rotating shifts.
• Be able to travel 10% of the time.

Physical Demands

• This classification activity is usually accomplished in a hangar/shop/flight line environment and requires the scope of physical movements and postures normally associated with these activities.
• May be required to lift objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50 pounds.
• Special vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment

• Work conditions are diverse and may range from an environment with little or no physical discomfort to one where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in 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

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in aircraft avionics/electrical component and subsystems maintenance, to include:
  • Avionics corrosion detection, treatment, and prevention
  • 2M avionic component repair, avionics corrosion detection, treatment and prevention, performing maintenance on avionics/electrical components, support equipment, utilizing test benches, tools, blueprints, drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and normal safety requirements. Satisfactory completion of U.S. Armed Forces aircraft avionics component school, and Miniature Electronics Repair Course A-100-0072 and Microminiature Electronics Repair Course A-100-0073.
  • Performing maintenance on avionics/electrical components and support equipment
  • Utilizing test benches, tools, blueprints, drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
  • Adhering to normal safety requirements for the following

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) CAC (Commons Access Card)

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Education

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (High School or better).
• Satisfactory completion of a U.S. Armed Forces aircraft avionics component school or other schools with equivalent curriculum.

Licensing/Certifications Requirements:

Must obtain the following within six (6) months of the start date, unless otherwise stated:

• Formal or Specialized Training/Equivalent
• Hazardous Waste Communications Training
• FOD and TCP Awareness Trained
• COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Program Awareness
• ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness
• NALCOMIS/ OOMA (Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity)
• Support Equipment Operator Certification
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Awareness Certification
• Fuel Surveillance Trained
• Aircraft Towing Certified
• Aircraft Turnup Certification #
• Egress System Checkout
• Aircraft Brake Rider Certified
• Hydraulic Contamination
• Tire and Wheel Certification
• Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training
• Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) (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