Aircraft Mechanic - Airframes Jobs

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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

• Inspects hydraulic systems, structural repairs, modifications, removal, replacement and reinstallation actions; part fabrication; layouts, templates, etc., inspect for structural integrity, quality and completeness of work.
• Troubleshoot, service and repair aircraft, airframes and systems to ensure airworthiness.
• Determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components using manufacturer's manuals, service bulletins and applicable publications.
• Performs miscellaneous duties to include turn flushing, cleaning, lubing of aircraft systems and components.
• Sets-up, trouble shoot, repair, and demonstrate correct usage of shop metal working equipment, hand tools, powered tools, fastener installation tooling and fixtures that are used for aircraft hydraulic/structural maintenance.
• Develops, designs, recommends, and determines structural repair and replacement requirements and procedures to include but not limited to fastener and material type, damaged area cutouts, etc.
• Develops, designs, recommends, inspects and determines metal, plastic, phenolic and fiberglass part fabrication procedures and template requirements to include layout, fastener and material type, quality and completeness of work.
• Assists in P&E report preparation.
• Sets-up and uses sight levels and transits. Performs aircraft optical alignment checks as required.
• Assist in weighing aircraft and completes weight and balance data configurations reports/forms.
• Use schematics, drawings, charts and other applicable publications to troubleshoot, repair, test and modify assigned systems.
• Performs flight control and landing gear rigging.
• Be able to become aircraft turn-up certified as directed by management.
• Repair, replace major aircraft structures such as wings, fuselage, and landing gear systems.
• Assist in the removal and replacement of aircraft engines utilizing appropriate support equipment.
• Must be able to work dayshift, nightshift or weekend duty and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team or detachment as required.
• Will have experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy.
• Performs aircraft inventory, acceptance and transfer inspections.
• Be capable of becoming Plane Captain certified when directed by management.
• Perform other tasks as directed by management.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction as required.
• Maintains and/or completes required records and applicable maintenance forms.
• Become CDI/CDQAR certified as directed by management to perform collateral duty inspection assignments.
• Performs daily duties normally associated with this specialty.
• Practice good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention and safety at all times.
• Comply with Hazardous Waste Program.
• Operates SE, flight line vehicles and other support equipment as required.
• Qualified to perform corrosion detection, treatment, prevention and documentation Assists in aircraft/equipment movement and flight line foreign object prevention walks.
• Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft forms and VIDS/MAF, Work Orders in NALCOMIS/OOMA.
• May be required to perform Leadman duties when designated and authorized.
• Will have knowledge of and understand basic supply procedures. Assist with ordering parts, tools, materials and equipment as required.
• Must comply with established General and Industrial Safety Rules and Regulations as applicable to the contract, facilities and job assignment.
• Keeps shop area clean and participate in daily hanger cleanups.

Physical Demands: This classification activity requires the scope of physical movements and postures normally associated with shop/hanger/flight line maintenance activities to include bending, stooping, walking, climbing, pushing, stretching, kneeling and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions, etc. May be required to lift objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50 pounds. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus. Work Environment: The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes of temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Qualifications

• Aircraft mechanics shall have three year's experience in their specific aircraft maintenance occupational field. The last two years must have been as a practicing licensed FAA airframe and power plants mechanic; in the military; civil service (WG-7-10), or with a government aviation maintenance Contractor.
• Must have successfully completed approved course or training as required by Company, State/Local Govt, DOD, regulation/Instruction.
• Must have experience in corrosion detection, treatment and prevention.
• Personnel shall be qualified according to their field of expertise and the level of maintenance assigned, i.e., "O" or "I" level.
• The mechanic will be capable of cross-training into or assisting other specialties as directed by management. All mechanics must be capable of becoming Plane Captain certified when directed by management IAW a government approved certification program for each TMS of aircraft.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a DOD secret security clearance.
• Valid U.S. Drivers License.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and completed high school or equivalent.
• Will have experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be customer oriented.

Training / Certifications : May be required within 6 months after start date

• Egress/Explosive System Checkout
• Support Equipment Operator as required for assigned tasks
• Plane Captain Certification/Final Checker
• CDI/CDQAR
• Emergency Reclamation
• Tow Supervisor/Tow Brake Operations
• Respirator
• CPR Certification
• Hydraulic Tester (HCT-10)*
• Hydraulic Contamination
• Confined Space Entry as required
• Barrier monitor

Benefits: What We Bring:

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.

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. group id: 90888093