Aircraft Mechanic (Unscheduled Airframe)

Vectrus, Inc; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to perform maintenance on airframe/hydraulic systems, addressing corrosion and ensuring compliance with manuals and safety rules.

The role requires reading blueprints and schematics, using test equipment, and supporting off-site detachments as needed. Familiarity with Navy instructions and DoD clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three consecutive years experience in aircraft airframe/hydraulic maintenance including corrosion detection.

Responsibilities

• Performs troubleshooting and airframe/hydraulic systems discrepancies and modifications.
• Performs aircraft inventory, acceptance and transfer inspections.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance as required by the position.
• Assists in P&E report preparation.
• May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments.
• Maintain assigned aircraft per Navy, Manufacturer and Company Instructions.
• Read, interpret, and apply instructions from blueprints, schematics and data.
• Maintain records and use test equipment and Ground Support Equipment.
• Ensure compliance with FOD prevention rules and Tool Control Program.

Skills

Airframe maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Reading schematics

English language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NALCOMIS/OOMA

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

Performs aircraft maintenance to include operational test, repair, modification and replacement of aircraft airframe/hydraulic systems. Applies technical knowledge to solve problems and to provide technical assistance as required. Possess a high degree of expertise of aircraft airframe/hydraulic systems. Demonstrates knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications, and special tools and test equipment. Must be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of airframe/hydraulic systems. Possess a thorough working knowledge of the detection, prevention and treatment of corrosion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs the troubleshooting and airframe/hydraulic systems, subsystems discrepancies and modifications.
• Performs aircraft inventory, acceptance and transfer inspections.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance as required by the position.
• Assists in P&E report preparation.
• May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments.
• Maintain assigned aircraft in accordance with Navy, Manufacturer and Company Instructions.
• Use provided test equipment and Ground Support Equipment to perform assigned tasks.
• Read, interpret, and apply instructions from Blueprints, schematics and other approved data.
• Assist with ordering parts, tools, materials and equipment as required.
• Document work accomplished on Maintenance Action Forms (MAF) or NALCOMIS System.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work center and around your assigned work area.
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention rules and regulations.
• Responsible for adhering to Company Tool Control Program.
• Must comply with established General and Industrial Safety Rules and Regulations as applicable to the contract, facilities and job assignment.
• Ensure proper operation and use of special test equipment and Ground Support Equipment.
• Maintain Appropriate records of all work accomplished.
• May be required to perform simple computer input functions.
• Must be able to perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be willing and able to stand rotating shifts.
• Must be able to travel 25% of the time.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all necessary security clearances required for this position.
• Familiarization with COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Series and other applicable Navy Instructions, Manufacturer Manuals and Company Instructions.
• May be required to become Ground Run certified.
• Must have experience in corrosion detection, treatment and prevention.
• Knowledge of materials used and safety precautions as applicable to usage.
• Must be able to read, speak, write legibly and understand the English language.

Qualifications

Qualification Standards:

• Must have minimum of High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have three (3) consecutive years experience within the last six (6) years in aircraft airframe/hydraulic maintenance, including corrosion detection, treatment and prevention, performing maintenance on airframe and hydraulic systems, utilizing tools, blueprints, drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and normal safety requirements.
• Satisfactory completion of U.S. Armed Forces aircraft airframe/hydraulic school or other schools with equivalent curriculum required.
• Must be able to meet any Government/Company licensing/qualification requirements for the position.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) CAC (Commons Access Card)
• Must have valid state operator’s license and be able to pass the Government licensing requirements.

Physical Demands:

This classification activity is usually accomplished in a hangar/shop/flight line environment and as such requires the scope of physical movements and postures normally associated with these activities. Physical Effort: Climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, extensive walking and working in tiring uncomfortable positions. May be required to lift objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50 pounds. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment:

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes of temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Licensing/Certifications Requirements:

Must obtain the following within six (6) months of the start date, unless otherwise stated:

• Formal or Specialized Training/Equivalent
• Hazardous Waste Communications Training
• FOD and TCP Awareness Trained
• COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Program Awareness
• ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness
• NALCOMIS/ OOMA (Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity)
• Valid State Drivers License (must have upon hire)
• Support Equipment Operator Certification
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Awareness Certification
• Fuel Surveillance Trained
• Aircraft Towing Certified
• Aircraft Turnup Certification #
• Egress System Checkout
• Aircraft Brake Rider Certified
• Hydraulic Contamination
• Tire and Wheel Certification
• Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training
• Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) (may be required)

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.