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V2X

Defense aerospace logistics, maintenance, and training

F-18 E-G Airframes 2

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeRidgecrest, CA, USA$53.11 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school graduation or equivalent is required.
  • The candidate must have completed Navy Class C school in airframe and hydraulic repair for the position-specific T/M/S aircraft billet, or have five years of organizational-level experience on the applicable position-specific T/M/S aircraft in place of the school.
  • A minimum of five years of organizational-level airframes and hydraulics maintenance experience on similar T/M/S aircraft is required.
  • Three years of experience on the specific required/Series aircraft is required. Two of those three years of type/model experience within the last three years is strongly preferred.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • The candidate must be able to obtain or maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • Prior military candidates must have been released from military service with an Honorable Discharge.
  • Engine-turn-qualified and Auxiliary Power Unit designated personnel must be at least Level II mechanics.

Responsibilities

  • Service, repair, and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
  • Repair, replace, and rebuild moderately difficult aircraft structures, including wings, fuselage, surface controls, and functional components such as rigging, plumbing, and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment including shears, sheet metal brakes, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills.
  • Read and interpret manufacturer publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
  • Inspect airframe components for fluid leaks, cracks, and other damage.
  • Troubleshoot, remove, replace, and repair aircraft structural and hydraulic system components.
  • Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft systems.
  • As required by site operations and management, become certified as a CDI and correctly prioritize workload to maintain schedules and maintenance standards on assigned projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two of the required three years of type/model experience within the last three years is strongly preferred.
  • The candidate may be required to become Plane Captain certified through an approved certification process for each T/M/S applicable to their background.

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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