Maintenance Technician, V-22 - Norfolk, VA

Cessna Aircraft Company; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Maintenance Technician for the V-22 Osprey in Norfolk, VA. You'll support naval deployments, troubleshoot aircraft systems, and ensure safety standards. This role offers travel opportunities, competitive salary, and a culture of innovation and inclusion.

Benefits

80 hours PTO

120 hours vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years aircraft maintenance experience.
• Rotary wing maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and avionics systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain CMV-22 Osprey aircraft.
• Perform maintenance supporting organizational levels.
• Collaborate with military personnel and report status.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Technical proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Technician, V-22 - Norfolk, VA (334075)

Job Number:

334075

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

This role is based in Norfolk, Virginia, and involves travel to Naval deployments in the US and internationally.

Maintenance Technician, V-22 - On-Site Quick Response Team:

Join our On-Site Quick Response Team (OSQRT) as a Maintenance Technician to support maintenance operations at Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia. You will troubleshoot and maintain the CMV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, diagnose avionics issues, install components, inspect damage, manage logistics, and perform repairs and testing. The position is on-site in Norfolk, with support for deployments abroad.

Applicants will undergo security screening and must meet eligibility for access to classified information. The role requires travel to other sites and deployment support for the US Navy Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) mission, afloat and ashore.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze tasks, determine logistics needs, and schedule repairs.
• Ensure safety standards and proper PPE use.
• Perform maintenance supporting organizational and intermediate levels, focusing on CMV deployments.
• Support maintenance at customer locations and conduct heavy maintenance on aircraft structures, systems, and sub-systems.
• Evaluate damage and perform electrical, mechanical, structural, and composite repairs.
• Maintain safety and quality standards per technical publications.
• Collaborate with military personnel and maintain positive customer rapport.
• Provide weekly status reports.
• Follow instructions from team leads and officers.

Qualifications:

• Rotary Wing maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with US Marine Corps MOS 6326 or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency with technical manuals and damage evaluation tools.
• Fault isolation in avionics systems preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and avionics systems.
• Experience with naval maintenance policies is a plus.
• Teamwork, communication, and IT skills essential.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years aircraft maintenance experience.
• High School diploma required.
• Ability to travel 50% domestically and internationally.
• FAA A&P certification or QA experience preferred.
• Active or ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Note: Candidates must meet medical, dental, and psychological screening requirements.

What We Offer:

• 80 hours PTO
• 120 hours vacation
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• And more

Join us to shape the future of aviation and make history together.

We foster a culture of innovation, purpose, and inclusion, driven by diverse perspectives and values.

EEO Statement: Bell/Textron is committed to equal opportunity employment. Applicants must meet security and export regulations, including US citizenship requirements for access to classified information.