Aircraft Mechanic I - Plane Captain (FA-18 E-G)

V2X, Inc.; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

AD&D and disability benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off and holidays

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X, Inc. seeks an Aircraft Technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on F-18 aircraft and support the daily Flight Schedule. The role requires Navy T/M Class C school or equivalent and hands-on O-Level experience with the F-18, plus Plane Captain qualifications.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate GSE. DoD Secret clearance eligibility and an honorable discharge are required; the employer notes competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on aircraft and support the daily Flight Schedule.
• Shall be licensed to drive and operate Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

Skills

GSE operation

Plane Captain qualification

DoD Secret clearance

Navy T/M maintenance exp.

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Navy Skill Specialty T/M Class C school

Tools

Tow tractor

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 - $47.00 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.