Aircraft Mechanic I - Plane Captain (F-18)

V2X, Inc.; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance & AD&D

Disability benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

V2X, Inc. is hiring an Aircraft Technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Navy support aircraft. The role requires hands-on work on T/M/S platforms, line maintenance, and operation of Ground Support Equipment to keep the flight schedule on track.

The ideal candidate brings Navy T/M training, two years of recent O-Level maintenance on the F-18 and a Plane Captain qualification, with a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Shall have completed Navy Skill Specialty T/M Class C school or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of O-Level maintenance experience on the T/M aircraft to maintain, e.g., F-18.
• Two years T/M experience within the last two years.
• Plane Captain qualification, tow tractor, and duct driver.
• Must operate Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Maintenance experience in aircraft structures, hydraulics, pneumatics, or egress systems is desirable.
• High School graduate; valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; Honorable Discharge from military service required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on applicable T/M/S aircraft.
• Support daily Flight Schedule with line maintenance and related actions.
• Operate Ground Support Equipment to support assigned airframe.

Skills

Navy training

Airframe systems

Electronics

Avionics

Hydraulics

Power plants

O-Level maintenance

F-18 experience

GSE operation

Plane Captain qualifications

Education

High School diploma

Navy Skill Specialty C school

Tools

Tow tractor

Duct driver

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

Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on applicable T/M/S aircraft. Perform flight line essential services and other maintenance related actions as directed to support the daily Flight Schedule. Shall be licensed to drive and operate Ground Support Equipment. All Aircraft Servicer’s will be Plane Captain certified IAW a Government approved certification process for each T/M/S applicable to their background experience and/or documented equivalent training for the applicable T/M/S.

Qualifications

• Shall have completed the appropriate Navy Skill Specialty T/M Class "C" school in airframe, electronic, avionics, hydraulic, or power plants and related systems training or equivalent USMC/USCG equivalent.
• Shall have minimum of two years of experience in O-Level maintenance in the specific T/M aircraft hired to maintain. F-18
• Shall have two years T/M experience within the last two years.
• Shall T/M aircraft Plane Captain Qualification, tow tractor, and duct driver.
• Must be able to operate GSE in support of the assigned airframe
• Maintenance experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable. aircraft structures, hydraulics, pneumatics, or egress systems.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
• Candidates must have been released from military service with an Honorable Discharge to meet minimum qualifications.

Salary - $45.19 Per hour

• 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.

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.