Aircraft Mechanic II - Power Plants (F-18)

V2X, Inc.; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability

Wellness programs

Paid time off, including holidays

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X, Inc. seeks a seasoned Aircraft Mechanic II to perform O-Level maintenance on airframes, engines, and related systems. The role includes leading teams on complex tasks, documenting work in logs, and advancing toward Plane Captain certification in accordance with DoD procedures.

Requirements include 5+ years USN/USMC/USCG O-Level CNAFINST 4790.2 experience, CDI/QAR/CDQAR designation, and a DoD Secret clearance eligibility. A valid driver’s license is also required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent. Specialized training courses are desirable.
• Shall have completed their appropriate T/M required/Series Navy Skill Specialty Class "C" school.
• Shall have minimum of five years USN/USMC/USCG O-Level CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) aircraft maintenance support experience.
• Shall have not less than three years T/M aircraft maintenance experience for the T/M/S aircraft hired to maintain.
• Shall have been previously designated as a CDI, QAR, or CDQAR
• Shall have a valid driver's license.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security Clearance.
• Candidates must have been released from military service with an Honorable Discharge

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled/unscheduled O-Level maintenance on airframe, ordnance, power plants, corrosion control and painting.
• Maintain/repair engine systems, structures and components including hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems.
• Lead teams through more complex aircraft tasks and document maintenance in logs/records.
• Plane Captain certification path and DoD procedures may be required later.

Skills

US Navy aircraft maintenance

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Reading schematics

Education

Navy CNAFINST 4790.2 Class C school

Tools

NALCOMIS

Test equipment

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 O-Level maintenance on specific applicable squadron T/M/S aircraft airframe, ordnance, power plants, corrosion control and painting, and related systems hired to maintain. Perform flight line essential services as directed to daily Flight Schedule. The Aircraft Mechanic II maintains/repairs aircraft engine systems, structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components flight controls, power plants and related systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, mechanical components, applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions. Mechanic II’s apply required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints, applicable T/M/S specific maintenance manuals and directives.

Engine Turn and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) designated Tech personnel shall be at a minimum Level II Mechanic at the China Lake site. Pt. Mugu shall work in accordance with the Ground Operating Procedures. The Tech receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Level Mechanics II shall be able to correctly prioritize workload to maintain schedules and maintenance standards on assigned projects. Routine lifting in excess of OSHA standards is required. Routine ordnance loading will require team lifts of ordnance items up to 167 pounds’ load share per team member, in accordance with standard USN procedures.

Shall have authority to direct Level I work center personnel to accomplish specific maintenance actions as required to accomplish maintenance tasking in accordance with Department of Labor Skill Code definitions (responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.) Shall receive technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.

All Airframe/Power Plants mechanics may be required to become Plane Captain certified IAW a government approved certification process for each T/M/S applicable to their background experience and/or documented equivalent training to the applicable T/M/S they cross train to support.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent. Specialized training courses are desirable.
• Shall have completed their appropriate T/M required/Series Navy Skill Specialty Class "C" school.
• Shall have minimum of five years USN/USMC/USCG O-Level CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) aircraft maintenance support experience.
• Shall have not less than three years T/M aircraft maintenance experience for the T/M/S aircraft hired to maintain.
• Shall have been previously designated as a CDI, QAR, or CDQAR
• Thorough knowledge of the specific T/M required/Series aircraft hired to maintain for mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, T/M/S specific IMRL equipment, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
• Working knowledge of technical publications, CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.
• Shall have a valid driver's license.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and 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 $51.06

• 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.