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V2X

Defense aerospace logistics, maintenance, and training

A&P Aircraft Mechanic

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCalifornia, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required, along with two-year technical trade school, military experience, or equivalent on-the-job training.
  • At least 1–2 years of experience on any of the following aircraft: Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Stationair 206, Cessna Skylane 182, or Pilatus PC-12 NGX.
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience as a mechanic is required.
  • A valid Airframe & Powerplant certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration is required.
  • Experience in a similar position within the last 12 months is required.
  • Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears and sheet metal brakes is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals is required.
  • Ability to retain information and make decisions according to standard policies and procedures is required.
  • Ability to determine work methods to accomplish assignments is required.
  • Knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations is required.
  • Ability to make proper entries in aircraft logs and records is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Justice security clearance is required.
  • A valid state driver's license is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A valid U.S. passport and appropriate vaccinations for international travel are required.
  • Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms; push and pull items; and regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds is required.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment when hazards exist is required.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations, commercial aviation safety standards, Federal Bureau of Investigation guidelines and policies, industry standards, manufacturer instructions, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, specifications, letters, and technical data.
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspections, and repairs involving 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 work, welding and fabrication, avionics and specialized mission equipment, aircraft ground handling and operations, ground support equipment maintenance, and aircraft servicing.
  • Support aircraft refueling and defueling; servicing with engine oil, hydraulic oil, aviators' breathing oxygen, nitrogen, and other compressed gases; chemical toilet servicing; de-icing and cold-weather operations; aviation life support systems; and fuel sampling after refueling.
  • Perform preservation and de-preservation, foreign object damage control, aircraft tool control, precision measurement equipment support, aircraft maintenance testing and recovery, operational surge support, aircraft enhancements, safety, hazardous material control, and maintenance reporting as required.

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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