Aircraft Mechanic II - Airframes (F-18 E-G)

V2X, Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability

Retirement plan

Paid time off, holidays and leave

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and Development resources

Job summary

V2X, Inc. seeks qualified personnel to service, repair, and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness across diverse T/M/S platforms.

The role involves reading maintenance publications and applying procedures to fix structural and hydraulic components, with safety and quality as priorities. Candidates should possess advanced repair qualifications, several years of organizational-level experience, and the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Navy Class "C" school in airframe and hydraulic repair for the position-specific aircraft billet (or USMC/USCG with substitution).
• Minimum five (5) years in organizational-level airframes/hydraulics maintenance on similar T/M/S aircraft.
• Three (3) years experience in TIM required/Series; two (2) of the three (3) years in the last three years preferred. Engine turn qualified and APU designated personnel at minimum Level II.

Responsibilities

• Services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
• Repairs, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures including wings, fuselage, and hydraulic components using hand tools, power tools, and related equipment.
• Inspects airframe components for fluid leaks, cracks, and damage.
• Troubleshoot, remove, replace, and repair airframe and hydraulic system components.
• Be certified as a CDI as required and prioritize workload to maintain schedules and standards on projects.

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

• Services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
• Repairs replace and rebuild aircraft structures of moderate difficulties, such as wings, fuselage, surface controls, and functional components including rigging, plumbing, and hydraulic units utilizing hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills. Reads and interprets manufacturer's publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Inspects airframe components for fluid leaks, cracks, and other damage.
• Troubleshoot, remove, replace, and repair aircraft structural and hydraulic system components.
• Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft systems.
• As required by site operations and site management, be certified as a CDI. Shall be able to correctly prioritize workload to maintain schedules and maintenance standards on assigned projects.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• The candidate must have completed the Navy Class "C" school in airframe and hydraulic repair for the position-specific T/M/S aircraft billet, or USMC/USCG (Five years organizational level experience on the applicable position-specific T/M/S aircraft may be substituted for the Class "C" school.).
• Must have a minimum offive (5)years experience in organizational-level airframes/hydraulics maintenance in similar T/M/S aircraft.
• Must have three (3) years experience in the specific TIM required/Series preferred aircraft. Two (2) of the required three (3) years of type/model experience within the last three yearsis strongly preferred. Engine turn qualified and Auxiliary Power Unit designated personnel shall be at a minimum, level II mechanics.
• May be required to become Plane Captain certified by approved certification process for each T/M/S applicable to their background.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain or maintain a Depart of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
• Prior Military Candidates must have been released from military service with an Honorable Discharge to meet minimum qualifications.

Salary - $51.06 / Hourly

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

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.