Aircraft Mechanic Lead

V2X, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III to serve as a working lead on Bell 412 helicopters. You will supervise a crew, perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and ensure safe, compliant operation while mentoring teammates.

The role requires an FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate, at least three years of hands-on helicopter experience, and willingness to travel up to 75%. COLA and additional compensation may apply based on endorsements and certifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; FAA A&P certificate required.
• IA preferred; minimum three years hands-on A&P experience on helicopters.
• Experience leading teams and recent activity within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanics performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on helicopters.
• Mentor team members and ensure quality, safety, and on-time mission readiness.
• Perform track and balance procedures using RADS/Zing equipment and verify calibrations.
• Direct aircraft movement for launches and recoveries at mission locations.
• Prepare maintenance records and ensure compliance with FAA requirements.

Skills

A&P certification

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

FAA A&P certificate

Inspector Authorization (IA) preferred

Tools

RADS / Zing track balance equipment

Aircraft maintenance tools

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

The Aircraft Mechanic III assigned to this position is a working lead responsible to the Offsite Supervisor for performing duties as assigned. Frequently exercises independent judgment and possesses abilities sufficient to supervise a crew of aircraft mechanics. Work is performed under minimum supervision, and employee consults with supervisor only for the initial job assignment and where departures from standard practices are involved. This position is eligible for a cost-of-living-allowance (COLA) stipend and separate supplemental compensation based on the employee’s endorsements, training qualifications and/or certifications.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties. Additional essential functions may be identified by the organization and listed as such in the incumbent's performance appraisal elements. Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function. The examples of work listed are not all inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the organization.

• Leads a team of mechanics performing scheduled & unscheduled maintenance on Bell 412 helicopters.
• Performs duties as required to meet set delivery dates, has a mission focus work ethic and can mentor team members in providing quality / safe aircraft.
• Performs track and balance procedures/tasks on customer rotory wing aircraft utilizing RADS / Zing track and balance equipment.
• Directs movement of aircraft for launch & recovery events at mission locations
• Adjusts, aligns, and calibrates aircraft components. Performs functional checks of fuel, hydraulic, engines, avionics, and electro-environmental systems.
• Prepares and maintains aircraft maintenance records and historical documents with return to service of aircraft.
• Uses applicable OEM manuals when performing aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting
• Performs in-progress and follow-up inspections to ensure quality of work
• Researches, orders, and receives aircraft parts.
• Prepares parts for turn-in to the supply system. Initiates material reports as required
• Maintains hand tools and special tools in safe and serviceable condition
• Annotates equipment/tool inspection and condition documents
• Checks serviceability, maintains and operates powered and non-powered support equipment
• Complies with established policies, procedures, set by the company
• Complies with all safety, bioenvironmental, security, and housekeeping standards
• Operates special purpose and regular vehicles as required
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times
• Assists in researching and requisitioning aircraft parts and components and determining the reparability and serviceability of these assets
• Assists with monitoring bench stock items and performs inventories as required
• Maintains supply discipline in the work center at all times
• Actively participates in the Safety Program
• Ensures HAZMAT processes are followed
• Performs aircraft movements and FOD prevention walks on the flight line
• Services aircraft with fuel, oil, grease, hydraulic fluid, air, oxygen and nitrogen
• Performs aircraft corrosion control procedures to include wash, wipe down, polish, and vacuum
• Performs basic post-flight and periodic/phase aircraft inspections
• Operate and maintain GSE, flight line vehicles and other support equipment as required
• Discusses discrepancies with aircrews to obtain adequate troubleshooting information and data
• Records maintenance actions on aircraft, engine, and component records, forms, tags, and other applicable documents according to FAA requirements as referenced in 14 CFR Part 43, 65, 91 & 145.
• Performs preventive maintenance and servicing for assigned Ground Support Equipment
• Performs related duties as required which may include flying on maintenance functional check flights
• Able to work any assigned shift or schedule, including mission support outside normal duty hours and travel as required to support mission requirements. This position travel requirement up to 75% of the time. In an around the theater of operation assigned dictated by the mission.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required; two-year technical trade school, military experience, or equivalent on-the-job training is required
• Must hold a valid Airframe & Powerplant certificate issued by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• Inspector Authorization (IA) is preferred
• Must have minimum of three (3) years of hands on experience as an A&P mechanic on light and medium helicopters and small and medium fixed wing aircraft.
• Experience leading teams is preferred
• Experience shall be in a similar position within the last twelve (12) months

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

The following are required:

• Demonstrated experience in maintenance support for various fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft (e.g., Cessna 206 Station Air /King Air series airplanes and Bell 407/412)
• Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal break
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to retain information and make decisions according to standard policies and procedures
• Ability to determine work methods to effectively accomplish assignments of team members, including delegation of tasks as necessary
• Excellent knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Administration guidelines and 14 CFR sections
• Ability to make proper entries in aircraft, engine & propeller logs and records
• Obtain a DoD and/or DOJ Security Clearance as required
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Maintain a valid US Passport and the appropriate vaccinations required for international travel
• May travel up to 75% of the time

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee works in an aircraft hangar the majority of the shift and is required to stand; walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms as well as push and pull items. The employee must able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Normal day to day working conditions are inside an aircraft hangar with good ventilation and airflow. Work may be regularly required in outside weather conditions where the employee will be exposed to all types of environmental conditions and extremes such as hot, cold, rain, wind, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment including eye protection, ear protection, hand protection, respirators, masks, aprons, leather safety shoes, steel toe shoes, fall protection harness, and other equipment anytime the potential for hazards exist. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, confined spaces, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay Rate $41.95

What We Bring:

At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.

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
• 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.