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V2X

Defense aerospace logistics, maintenance, and training

F-18 Plane Captain

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeRidgecrest, CA, USA$47 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completion of the appropriate Navy Skill Specialty T/M Class “C” school in airframe, electronic, avionics, hydraulic, or power plants and related systems training, or equivalent USMC/USCG training.
  • At least two years of O-Level maintenance experience on the specific T/M aircraft hired to maintain, F-18.
  • Two years of T/M experience within the last two years.
  • T/M aircraft Plane Captain qualification, tow tractor qualification, and duct driver qualification.
  • Ability to operate ground support equipment in support of the assigned airframe.
  • High school graduation or equivalent.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • Honorable discharge from military service.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on applicable T/M/S aircraft.
  • Perform flight-line essential services and other maintenance-related actions as directed to support the daily flight schedule.
  • Be licensed to drive and operate ground support equipment.
  • Obtain Plane Captain certification through a government-approved certification process for each applicable T/M/S based on background experience and/or documented equivalent training.

Desired Qualifications

  • Maintenance experience in one or more of the following areas: aircraft structures, hydraulics, pneumatics, or egress systems.

About the Company

V2X

Defense aerospace logistics, maintenance, and training

V2X is a public company that provides mission-critical aerospace and defense support services. Its offerings include logistics, maintenance, supply chain management, and training for military and government aircraft, ensuring operators stay mission-ready. The company works by delivering end-to-end aftermarket support—spares, repairs, logistics planning, and training programs—through a global network and contracts with national security agencies, notably the U.S. Department of Defense. V2X differentiates itself through strategic growth via acquisitions (notably Vertex Aerospace in 2018 and Raytheon’s defense training business in 2021, followed by a merger with Vectrus in 2022) to build a broad, integrated portfolio and scale its capabilities. Its goal is to be a leading, globally supported provider of defense and security solutions that keeps aviation assets ready and its clients prepared for mission requirements.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Madison, WI
Founded
1975

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