Avionics Technician III - Leadman (F-18 A-D)

V2X Inc; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

AD&D

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Learning resources

Employee assistance

Job summary

V2X Inc. is seeking an experienced Aircraft Electronics Technician III to maintain generators, load banks, starters, and related systems on T/M/S aircraft.

The role requires leadership in maintenance tasks, familiarity with flight control and weapons integration, and the ability to guide junior technicians while adhering to DoD procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years USN/USMC/USCG aircraft maintenance support.
• Minimum 5 years T/M/S aircraft maintenance on the target aircraft.
• Experience as Plane Captain, Data Analyst, or QASO Flight Deck Coordinator desired.
• Knowledge of automatic flight control systems, stabilization, and weapons integration.
• Honorable discharge from military service.
• Eligible to qualify for DoD secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical generators, load banks, starters, relays, batteries, actuators, circuit breakers, switches.
• Carry out weapons load operations and related team duties per schedule.
• Direct Level I/II personnel and provide technical guidance during maintenance actions.

Skills

Military experience

Aviation maintenance

DoD security clearance

QAR/CDI/CDQAR experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

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 Electronics Technician III maintains assigned T/M/S aircraft electrical generators, load banks, starters, relays, batteries, actuators, circuit breakers, switches, weapons release and control checks, aircraft conventional weapons load team member, aircraft conventional weapons load team leader and aircraft instruments. Technician physical/direct manual lifting of weights greater than 50lbs is required on a frequent basis to accomplish requirements as published on the daily flight schedule.

The Contractor applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers' manuals or similar documents. Examples of such problems include determining the location and density of circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering changes. Work typically requires an understanding of the interrelationships of circuits, exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, and tracing relationships in signal flow, using complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment. Work may be reviewed by supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices. This position may provide technical guidance to lower level technicians. Shall have authority to direct Level I or II 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.

Qualifications

• Shall have minimum 10 years USN/USMC/USCG O-Level CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) aircraft maintenance support experience.
• Shall have minimum 5 years T/M/S aircraft maintenance experience for the T/M/S aircraft hired to maintain.
• Shall have T/M/S aircraft maintenance experience for the T/M/S aircraft hired to maintain, with the last two years.
• Experience as T/M/S applicable Plane Captain, T/M/S Data Analyst, QASO Flight Deck Coordinator is strongly desired.
• Shall have experience as a QAR, CDI, CDQAR, Work Center Supervisor. In addition, the candidate shall be knowledgeable in automatic flight control systems, stabilization systems, weapons integration systems and fuel quantity systems.
• Must have a Valid Drivers License.
• High school graduate or equivalent. Specialized training courses are desirable.
• Candidates must have been released from military service with an Honorable Discharge to meet minimum qualifications.
• Must be eligible to qualify for and able to maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) secret security clearance.

Salary

$54.15

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.