Aircraft Mechanic II (H60 Airframes) - NTWP - China Lake, CA.

V2X Inc; China Lake (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic II to service and maintain H60 airframes. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft by performing repairs, overhauls, and inspections. Your expertise will be crucial in troubleshooting and maintaining hydraulic systems and structural components. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will directly impact the success of air test and evaluation programs. If you are passionate about aviation maintenance and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life insurance

AD&D benefits

Disability benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Qualifications

• Must have military VMET or JST included with application.
• Five years experience in airframes/hydraulics maintenance required.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
• Inspect airframe components for leaks and damage.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Hydraulic Systems Repair

Troubleshooting

Structural Repair

Prioritization

Education

Military VMET or JST

Navy Class 'C' School

Five years experience in airframes/hydraulics maintenance

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Welding Equipment

Sheet Metal Brake

Rivet Guns

Drills

Job description

Aircraft Mechanic II (H60 Airframes) - NTWP - China Lake, CA.

Job Category: Installation And Maintenance

Requisition Number: AIRCR013795

Posted: April 17, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: NTWP VX-31 CHINA LAKE, AIRTEVRON 31, BLDG WDC-NAFM-001, CHINA LAKE, CA 93555, USA

Rate: $48.63 USD per hour

Description: Services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft to ensure airworthiness. Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds 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. Troubleshoots, removes, replaces, and repairs aircraft structural and hydraulic system components. Performs 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• * Military VMET or JST MUST be included with application to be considered (if prior military).
• 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 of five (5) years experience in organizational-level airframes/hydraulics maintenance in similar T/M/S aircraft.
• Must have three (3) years experience in the specific T/M required/Series preferred aircraft. Two (2) of the required three (3) years of type/model experience within the last three years is 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 and be eligible to qualify for and able to maintain a secret level clearance.

Duties: The candidate for this task is required to maintain and service the applicable aircraft airframe and hydraulic systems/components as required in support of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 31 RDT&E Programs by applicable publications and governing instructions.

Benefits include:

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)