Aircraft Mechanic Lead III, Rotary Wing - DEA - Fort Worth, TX

V2X Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering and defense industries is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic Lead III to supervise helicopter and small aircraft maintenance. The role involves ensuring quality standards, managing maintenance tasks, and participating in safety programs. Candidates should have a high school diploma, FAA certification, and hands-on experience. Benefits include healthcare, retirement, and development resources.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement

Insurance

Paid Time Off

Development Resources

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with helicopters and small aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Leading maintenance on Bell 407/412 and Airbus Helicopters AS350.
• Managing aircraft movement and maintenance tasks.
• Maintaining records and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.

Skills

Maintenance Support

FAA Guidelines

Manual Interpretation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical training or military experience

FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate

Job description

Aircraft Mechanic Lead III, Rotary Wing - DEA - Fort Worth, TX

Join V2X Inc as an Aircraft Mechanic Lead III, Rotary Wing - DEA - Fort Worth, TX. This role involves supervising a team responsible for maintenance of helicopters and small aircraft, exercising independent judgment, and performing duties under minimal supervision.

The key responsibilities include:

1. Leading maintenance on Bell 407/412, MD Helicopters 369 series, and Airbus Helicopters AS350 aircraft.
2. Managing aircraft movement and maintenance tasks, ensuring quality and safety standards.
3. Maintaining records, ordering parts, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
4. Participating in safety programs, conducting inspections, and supporting aircraft servicing.

Minimum qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED; technical training or military experience preferred.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate required; IA preferred.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with helicopters and small aircraft.

Knowledge and skills required include maintenance support for rotor and fixed-wing aircraft, familiarity with FAA guidelines, and ability to interpret manuals. Physical ability to work in hangar conditions, lift up to 50 pounds, and travel up to 25% is necessary.

Benefits include healthcare, retirement, insurance, paid time off, and development resources. The position is full-time, mid-senior level, within engineering and defense industries.