F-18 Aircraft Mechanic & Plane Captain

Vectrus, Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability

Wellness programs

Paid time off and holidays

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X is seeking an experienced Aircraft Servicer to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on T/M/S aircraft and provide flight line support to sustain daily flight operations.

Applicants should hold a Navy Skill Specialty C school or equivalent, with two years of O‑Level maintenance experience on the specified aircraft and Plane Captain qualifications, plus GSE operation skills and a DoD clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Shall have completed Navy Skill Specialty T/M Class 'C' school in airframe, electronic, avionics, hydraulic, or power plants and related systems training or equivalent USMC/USCG equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of O-Level maintenance experience on the specific T/M aircraft to be maintained (e.g., F-18).
• Two years T/M experience within the last two years.
• T/M aircraft Plane Captain qualification, tow tractor, and duct driver.
• Must operate Ground Support Equipment (GSE) in support of the assigned airframe.
• Maintenance experience in aircraft structures, hydraulics, pneumatics, or egress systems desirable.
• High School graduate or equivalent; valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD secret security clearance.
• Candidates must have been released from military service with an Honorable Discharge.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on applicable T/M/S aircraft.
• Perform flight line essential services and other maintenance actions to support the daily Flight Schedule.
• Shall be licensed to drive and operate Ground Support Equipment.
• Plane Captain certification IAW government-approved certification process for each T/M/S applicable to background experience.

Skills

Plane Captain qualification

GSE operation

Two years O‑Level maintenance

Two years T/M experience in last two y

Navy Skill Specialty C school

Tow tractor

Duct driver

Valid driver’s license

DoD secret clearance eligibility

Honorable discharge

Education

High School diploma

Job description

V2X is seeking an experienced Aircraft Servicer to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on T/M/S aircraft and provide flight line support to sustain daily flight operations.

Applicants should hold a Navy Skill Specialty C school or equivalent, with two years of O‑Level maintenance experience on the specified aircraft and Plane Captain qualifications, plus GSE operation skills and a DoD clearance eligibility.