VX-23 Maintenance Controller - NTWL

Vectrus, Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance, AD&D, disability

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Learning & Development resources

Employee assistance

Job summary

Vectrus, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Control/Crew Leader to guide a small field team on complex aircraft maintenance tasks. You will diagnose problems, estimate resources, and provide technical guidance while ensuring safety standards and regulatory compliance.

The role requires leadership, strong aircraft knowledge, and the ability to work in a demanding environment with multiple shifts. A US driver’s license and the ability to obtain a government flight line license are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess leadership and administrative skills to guide a team.
• Knowledge of Safe working techniques and procedures.
• Ability to plan and schedule maintenance work.
• Requires working technical knowledge of aircraft, machinery, facilities, and equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to offer technical direction.
• Read and interpret data and manuals clearly.
• Must have a valid US state driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a government flight line driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead a field team dispatched as needed, or small teams within a larger group.
• Carry up to five hours per week of non-maintenance administrative duties.
• Diagnose problems, estimate materials and manpower to complete work.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to less skilled workers.
• Inspect work when no inspector is assigned to the crew.
• Comply with COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 and related aircraft maintenance procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative skills

Maintenance planning

Aircraft knowledge

Safety procedures

Reading & interpreting data

English communication

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or trade license preferred

A&P License/FAA Certification desirable

4+ years relevant experience

Specialized aircraft repair training

Experience on F-18E/F and EA-18G

Safe for Flight qualification

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.

The Maintenance Control/Crew Leader may be the sole leader and point of contact to the Government on standalone teams of fifteen (15) or less, or small teams within a team and second or third shift with fifteen (15) or less employees assigned.

Responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities:

• Must be the leader of a field team dispatched when there is a small number of team members.
• Is allowed to perform up to a maximum of five (5) hours per week of company-related administrative duties (i.e., time and attendance sheets and home office required reports).
• Required to determine the scope of work by diagnosing the source of the problem, repair required, and estimating the material and manning requirements to accomplish the work.
• The work performed by the Crew leader is distinguished by its technical complexity, difficulty, and special or unusual nature.
• Advanced technical knowledge is applied to solve unusually complex problems.
• The Crew Leader is required to provide technical assistance and guidance to those employees with lesser skills.
• May be required to inspect the work of lesser-skilled employees when an Inspector is not assigned to the crew.
• Crew Leader is the leader of a crew of ten (10) employees or less requiring less supervision and administration.
• Must be a Crew Leader 1 with more than ten (10) employees, but under the direct supervision of a burden leadman.
• Comply with all current sections of the COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance.
• Working knowledge of technical publications, NAMP, and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.

Other:

• Perform other qualified duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must possess leadership and administrative skills, and knowledge of the assigned field of expertise to provide technical assistance and guidance on all probably assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of Safe working techniques and procedures.
• Ability to plan and schedule maintenance work requirements.
• Requires working technical knowledge of aircraft, machinery, facilities, and equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to offer technical direction in all maintenance areas.
• Understand technical language terms in the associated field.
• Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Must have full knowledge of the COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series and the RDT&E community
• Knowledge of military publications, drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams, and schematics is mandatory.
• Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work requirements.
• Working knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Possess a valid US State driver's license.
• Ability to read and interpret data is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to obtain a government flight line driver’s license.

Experience & Education

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree or trade license preferred.
• A&P License/FAA Certification desirable but not required
• Four (4) years of actual and recent experience in the signed field of expertise is desirable.
• Must possess the experience level of the base classification being used to apply the Crew Leader premium.
• Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required.
• Desired experience on F-18E/F and EA-18G platform
• Safe for Flight qualification

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• May work in aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee, and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift to 50 pounds.
• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, and identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings, and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.

Travel

• May vary by location.

What We Bring

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
• The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation for locations in the state of Maryland and may be modified at the discretion of the company.
• USD 105,000 to 115,000

• Maryland Salary Range:

• Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.

• 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
• 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.