Aircraft Mechanic – Engine & Systems Specialist

Vectrus, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 6,475,000 - 7,164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

V2X in Patuxent River, MD seeks an Aircraft Mechanic to maintain and repair aircraft components. You will troubleshoot and repair flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems with hands-on use of tools, gauges and testing equipment.

The role requires lifting, inspection, and alignment work to ensure safe flight readiness. Qualifications include a high school diploma, specialized courses in aircraft structural repair, and 2–4 years of relevant experience; ability to

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required.
• Two to Four years actual and recent experience in repair, modification, maintenance and overhaul of the E-2C/D aircraft. Four years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; disassembles and inspects parts for wear or defects and repairs or replaces defective engine parts.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories; performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions.
• Supervises jacking and towing of aircraft; may service engines and airframe components to keep aircraft safe.
• Reads and interprets blueprints or manuals to solve complex problems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Sheet metal repair

Electrical theory

Sub-systems knowledge

Data interpretation

Education

High school diploma

Specialized courses in aircraft structural repair

Tools

Test equipment

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Sheet metal brakes

Sheet metal shears

Job description

V2X in Patuxent River, MD seeks an Aircraft Mechanic to maintain and repair aircraft components. You will troubleshoot and repair flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems with hands-on use of tools, gauges and testing equipment.

The role requires lifting, inspection, and alignment work to ensure safe flight readiness. Qualifications include a high school diploma, specialized courses in aircraft structural repair, and 2–4 years of relevant experience; ability to