Maintenance Technician, V-22 - Norfolk, VA

Cessna Aircraft Company; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the V-22 Osprey aircraft in Norfolk, VA. This role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, and deployment support for military operations. Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in heavy maintenance, along with strong teamwork and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including PTO and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Personal Time Off (PTO) and vacation days

Paid holidays and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive salary and health benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of heavy maintenance experience on military and/or commercial aircraft.
• Preferred: V-22 QA or collateral duty QA experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain CMV-22 Osprey aircraft.
• Analyze tasks, identify logistics needs, and schedule repairs.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in accordance with technical publications.

Skills

Heavy maintenance experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FAA A&P certification

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 and contribute your expertise 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. This position is on-site in Norfolk, with support for deployments abroad.

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

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing tasks, identifying logistics needs, and scheduling repairs.
• Ensuring safety standards and proper PPE use.
• Performing maintenance to support organizational and intermediate levels, focusing on CMV deployments.
• Supporting maintenance at customer locations and conducting heavy maintenance on aircraft structures and systems.
• Evaluating damage and performing repairs on electrical, mechanical, structural, and composite materials.
• Maintaining safety and quality standards in accordance with technical publications.
• Working collaboratively with military personnel and maintaining positive customer relations.
• Providing weekly status reports on projects.
• Following directives from detachment leads and officers.

Skills and Experience:

• At least 5 years of heavy maintenance experience on military and/or commercial aircraft.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to travel 50% for deployments.
• Preferred: V-22 QA or collateral duty QA experience, FAA A&P certification.
• Experience with military maintenance policies and documentation is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to pass medical, dental, and psychological screenings.
• Must obtain a US DoD Secret security clearance; active clearance preferred.

We offer:

• Personal Time Off (PTO) and vacation days
• Paid holidays and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and health benefits

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

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment.

This position involves access to export-restricted information under ITAR/EAR regulations. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, including US citizenship, to access classified information.