Aircraft Mechanic II (F-18 Electrician/Avi)

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 $3.9B 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

• Performs Depot Level Maintenance of Naval Aircraft Mechanical Systems.

• Aircraft Mechanic II (Electrician) Contractor personnel shall remove, repair, modify, test, troubleshoot, calibrate, and install electrical systems, equipment and accessories used in aircraft; make functional checks on electrical systems to ensure performance and reliability and correct malfunctions disclosed by static, ground, and flight tests; and replace defective wiring and install new wiring for aircraft changes, modifications, and repairs. In addition to these major activities, the contract aircraft mechanic for this program will be required to travel across FRCSW sites throughout the US, and Outside the Continental United States. Contractor personnel, based on blueprints job orders engineering specifications and or maintenance instructions, shall disassemble, repair, rework and install various systems and components such as wings, control surfaces, control systems, landing gear, arresting gear, fuel cells, instrumentation, and engines. Contractor personnel shall install hydraulic tubing, actuating cylinders, and cable controls. Contractor personnel shall rig, adjust, and perform preflight tests on various flight systems including landing gear, flight controls, instruments, oxygen/ environmental systems, and power plants. Contractor personnel shall install complete fuel systems including self-sealing fuel cells.

• Adequate experience performing the duties of the labor category as described in the Department of Labor functional description. Services Contract Act (SCA) – 23022.

• In addition to these major activities, the contract aircraft mechanic for this program will be required to be assigned on temporary assignment duty across FRCSW sites throughout the US, and Outside Continental United States.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Perform Depot Level Maintenance on F-18 Type Model Series (E-F) aircraft electrical and avionics components.

• A contractor Aircraft Mechanic (Electrician) for this site will perform Depot level Maintenance on F18 aircraft electrical/electronic components, wirings, and incorporate Level III Technical Directives.

• Contractor personnel shall overhaul, repair, modify and test aircraft electrical system accessories such as motors, dynamotors, inverters, voltage regulators, relays, cutouts, engine synchronizers, electric motor driven air compressors and activators, DC generators, AC alternators, DC/AC electrical controls, cockpit air conditioning controls, engine temperature controls, and transistorized control equipment, etc.

• Contractor personnel shall install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and test complex electrical systems and devices on military aircraft to ensure precise performance and reliability of all electrical systems.

• Contractor personnel shall set up test positions using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, audio signal generators, frequency meters, voltmeters, watt meters and ammeters.

• • Contractor personnel shall test the various units for compliance with the proper tolerances prescribed for transient time, noise amplitude, and frequencies; adjust resonant circuits, compute alternative current loads; and make all necessary adjustments to bring the units up to prescribed operational standards. As a condition of employment, Contractor personnel will be required to pass a FRCSW administered certification skills examination.

• Administration duties:

• Comply with all required trainings and other administrative functions required by the company and the costumer.

• Assist in maintaining NAMP Programs, ensure contract artisans follows Ground Operating Procedures, and ensure personnel comply with safety procedures.

• Functional Requirements:

• Must be able to walk, stand, crawl, kneel and bend on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.

• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands when working up on aircraft and must be able to use and hang in a fall protection harness.

• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp, pull over hand, push, reach or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.

• May be required to lift to 44 pounds and heavy, moderate carrying up to 44 pounds.

• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.

• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales with or without corrective lens.

• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

• Must be able to distinguish color, shades of color and judge three-dimensional depth.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications

• Education:

• Require a high school diploma or its equivalent

• Experience:

• Minimum experience or military experience as aircraft mechanic.

• Other Requirements:

• Must pass background investigation for Secret Clearance

• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access US only data system

• Must be able to pass a NACI which could include a credit check.

• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing

• Will be required to travel across FRCSW sites throughout the US, and outside the Continental United States.

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving:

• Possesses both analytical and interpersonal skills.

• Good problem solving, negotiation and organizational skills/techniques.

• Working knowledge with Advance Skill Management (ASM) or willing to learn the functions.

• To be able to perform research, a working knowledge with the following is preferred: electronic publications like Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM), knowledge in navigating NATEC website to access Technical Publications, service bulletins, technical publications, blueprints, IPB (Illustrated Parts Breakdown), MIM (Maintenance Instruction), LES (Local Engineering Specifications), LPS (Local Process Specifications) and TEI (Temporary Engineering Instructions).

• Business Partner/Effective Communicator:

• English language skills to communicate with costumers.

• Strong communicator must be able to communicate clearly both in writing and orally.

• Ability to train others.

• Customer service oriented, detail focused, pro-active behavior, multi-task capability.

• Software:

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.

• Must be knowledgeable in navigating computer functions to be able to access company timesheet systems and training requirements, and to be able to access FRCSW share drives - mandatory trainings and timekeeping systems.

• 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 the current rate agreed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this site.

• USD $91,000 - $94,000

• 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

• 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.