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V2X

Defense aerospace logistics, maintenance, and training

F-18 Maintenance Controller

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeRidgecrest, CA, USA$55.76In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Possess an extensive aircraft-maintenance and material-support background, with at least 15 years of experience, including 10 of the last 15 years in direct aircraft maintenance repair, inspection, and modification.
  • Have six years in a supervisory position during the last 10 years of aircraft-maintenance experience, including responsibility for assigning program workloads and duties for entire shifts.
  • Have experience supervising daily flight-operations personnel supporting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
  • Know technical directives and CNAFINST 4790.2 Series, understand basic supply procedures, possess working knowledge of applicable aircraft, and have at least one year in a maintenance or production-control position.
  • Prior military personnel with Aviation Ordnance, Parachute Rigger, or Aviation Maintenance Administration ratings are not accepted for VX-31 Maintenance Control billets.
  • Be a high school graduate or equivalent and have successfully completed related military or commercial courses.
  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • Be able to obtain or maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Be available to work any shift.
  • Have been released from military service with an Honorable Discharge.

Responsibilities

  • Direct work centers and personnel to accomplish required maintenance actions and the mission.
  • Maintain in-depth working knowledge of CNAFINST 4790.2 Series and applicable T/M/S technical publications for the assigned aircraft, as well as applicable Special Projects, Flight Clearances, and Interim Flight Clearances.
  • Maintain working knowledge of the Aircraft Modification Instruction (VX-31INST 13050/1 Series) process.
  • Release aircraft safe for flight; monitor maintenance SCIR documentation through NALCOMIS; and review aircraft weight-and-balance forms for accuracy.
  • Direct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions to meet government or flight-schedule tasking.
  • Brief aircrew before Functional Check Flights (FCF) and review aircrew documentation of aircraft FCF performance.
  • Request cannibalization authorization from GMR when required and coordinate Depot Level Inspection/Repair actions.
  • Assign workload priorities; manage awaiting-maintenance and material status; and manage T/M/S aircraft configuration.
  • Screen, maintain, and sign Aeronautical Equipment Service Records and aircraft logbooks.
  • Liaise with Quality Assurance (QA) and the Projects Coordinator.
  • Understand the Navy Working Capital Fund concept.
  • Notify Government Oversight QARs of all Flight Critical, Safety of Flight, and mandatory QA inspections.
  • Monitor high-time components, establish supply priorities, and coordinate work-center maintenance tasking to meet the daily flight schedule and ground-test requirements.

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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