Aircraft Mechanic I: Plane Captain — Global Ops

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

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.