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V2X

Defense aerospace logistics, maintenance, and training

Lead Aircraft Technician

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required; two-year technical trade school, military experience, or equivalent on-the-job training is required.
  • Must hold a valid Airframe and Powerplant certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Inspection Authorization (IA).
  • Must provide proof of licenses, certifications, and records upon request.
  • Must have a minimum of seven years of hands-on experience as a Lead Mechanic.
  • Must have one year of experience on at least one of the following aircraft platforms: Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Caravan 208, Cessna Stationair 206, Cessna Skylane 182, or Pilatus PC-12 NGX.
  • Experience must be in a similar position within the last twelve months.
  • Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears and sheet metal brakes.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to install and operate rotor and propeller balancing equipment, such as RADS, MicroVib, and Zing.
  • Ability to retain information and make decisions according to standard policies and procedures.
  • Ability to determine work methods to accomplish assignments.
  • Working knowledge of applicable FAA Federal Aviation Regulations.
  • Ability to make proper entries in aircraft logs and records.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance.
  • Must have and maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently reach, push, and pull; and regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Must use appropriate personal protective equipment when hazards exist, including eye, ear, and hand protection; respirators and masks; aprons; safety shoes; and fall-protection harnesses.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain compliance with applicable FAA regulations, commercial aviation safety standards, FBI guidelines and policies, manufacturer instructions, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, specifications, letters, and technical data.
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspections, and repairs on aircraft, engines, propellers, associated systems, and specialized mission equipment.
  • Perform conditional, annual, phase, and special inspections as required.
  • Support overhaul and repair; battery maintenance; sheet metal support; welding and fabrication; avionics and specialized mission equipment; aircraft ground handling and operations; ground support equipment maintenance; aircraft servicing; preservation and de-preservation; foreign object damage control; aircraft tool control; precision measurement equipment; maintenance testing and recovery; operational surge support; aircraft enhancements; safety; hazardous material control; and required maintenance reporting.
  • Perform aircraft servicing tasks, including refueling and defueling; handling engine and hydraulic oils, aviators' breathing oxygen, nitrogen and other compressed gases, chemical toilets, and aircraft de-icing and cold-weather operations; supporting aviation life support systems; and taking fuel samples after refueling.
  • Work primarily in an aircraft hangar and as needed in outside weather conditions, with exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, electrical-shock risk, and other listed workplace hazards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience on Gulfstream G550, Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Caravan 208, Cessna Stationair 206, Cessna Skylane 182, and Pilatus PC-12 NGX aircraft; Pilatus PC-12 NGX experience is highly desired.

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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