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V2X

Defense aerospace logistics, maintenance, and training

Aircraft Mechanic IA with A&P

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLakehurst, NJ, USA$55.17 /hrIn-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 and Inspection Authorization.
  • Must have a minimum of five years of hands-on experience as a mechanic.
  • Must have experience in a similar position within the last twelve months.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Department of Justice security clearance.
  • Must have a valid state driver’s license.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must maintain a valid U.S. passport and the appropriate vaccinations required for international travel.
  • Must have knowledge of hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears and sheet metal brake.
  • Must be able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Must be able to retain information and make decisions according to standard policies and procedures.
  • Must be able to determine work methods to accomplish assignments.
  • Must have excellent knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Regulations.
  • Must be able to make proper entries in aircraft logs and records.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain strict compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations, commercial aviation industry safety standards, Federal Bureau of Investigation guidelines and policies, industry standards, manufacturer’s instructions, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, specifications, letters, and technical data.
  • Perform all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspection, and repair associated with the 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 support; aircraft ground handling and operations support; ground support equipment and maintenance support; aircraft servicing, including refueling, defueling, engine oils, hydraulic oil, aviators’ breathing oxygen, nitrogen and other compressed gases, chemical toilets, aircraft de-icing and cold-weather operations, and aviation life support systems; perform fuel samples after refueling; and perform other necessary associated tasks.
  • Support preservation and de-preservation, Foreign Object Damage control, aircraft tool control, precision measurement equipment, aircraft maintenance testing and recovery, operational surges, aircraft enhancements, safety, hazardous material control, and maintenance reporting.
  • Work primarily in an aircraft hangar and perform duties that may include standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
  • Work inside aircraft hangars and outside in varying weather conditions, with exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, electrical shock risk, and occasional high or confined spaces, toxic or caustic chemicals, radiation risk, and vibration; wear required personal protective equipment when hazards exist.

Desired Qualifications

  • One to two years of experience on Gulfstream G550, Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Caravan 208, Cessna Stationair 206, Cessna Skylane 182, or Pilatus PC-12 NGX aircraft.

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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