CBA Aircraft Mechanic II - Airframes (F-18)

Vectrus, Inc; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

V2X is seeking an aircraft mechanic with extensive airframes and hydraulics experience to service, repair, and overhaul aircraft and maintain airworthiness. You will read manuals, inspect components for leaks or damage, and troubleshoot structural systems.

Applicants should have Navy Class C school credentials, at least 5 years of airframes/hydraulics experience, and eligibility for a DoD secret clearance. A valid driver's license is required, with possible Plane Captain certification depending

Qualifications

• Navy Class "C" school in airframe and hydraulic repair for the applicable aircraft billet.
• Five years organizational-level airframes/hydraulics maintenance experience.
• Three years TIM/type/model experience preferred; two of three years in last three years preferred.
• Engine turn qualification and APU designated personnel at minimum Level II mechanics.
• May require Plane Captain certification for each T/M/S.
• U.S. DoD secret clearance eligibility and valid driver's license.
• Honorable discharge from military service.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and overhaul aircraft to maintain airworthiness.
• Read and interpret manufacturer publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and specifications to determine repair methods.
• Inspect airframe components for leaks and damage; troubleshoot hydraulic and structural components.
• Prioritize workload to meet schedules and maintenance standards on projects.

Skills

Airframes maintenance

Hydraulics maintenance

Secret clearance

Driver's license

Plane Captain certification (potential

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

• Services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
• Repairs replace and rebuild aircraft structures of moderate difficulties, such as wings, fuselage, surface controls, and functional components including rigging, plumbing, and hydraulic units utilizing hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills. Reads and interprets manufacturer's publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Inspects airframe components for fluid leaks, cracks, and other damage.
• Troubleshoot, remove, replace, and repair aircraft structural and hydraulic system components.
• Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft systems.
• As required by site operations and site management, be certified as a CDI. Shall be able to correctly prioritize workload to maintain schedules and maintenance standards on assigned projects.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have completed the Navy Class "C" school in airframe and hydraulic repair for the position-specific T/M/S aircraft billet, or USMC/USCG (Five years organizational level experience on the applicable position-specific T/M/S aircraft may be substituted for the Class "C" school.).
• Must have a minimum offive (5)years experience in organizational-level airframes/hydraulics maintenance in similar T/M/S aircraft.
• Must have three (3) years experience in the specific TIM required/Series preferred aircraft. Two (2) of the required three (3) years of type/model experience within the last three yearsis strongly preferred. Engine turn qualified and Auxiliary Power Unit designated personnel shall be at a minimum, level II mechanics.
• May be required to become Plane Captain certified by approved certification process for each T/M/S applicable to their background.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be eligible to qualify for and able to maintain a secret level clearance.
• Must be eligible to qualify for and able to maintain a U.S. DoD secret level clearance.
• Candidates must have been released from military service with an Honorable Discharge to meet minimum qualifications.

Salary - $51.06 / Hourly

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

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.