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CBA Aircraft Mechanic II - Airframes (F-18)

V2X

China Lake, CA • On-site

$51.06/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago


V2X rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 449 rated engineering


Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.


Responsibilities

Perform scheduled/unscheduled O-Level maintenance on specific applicable squadron T/M/S aircraft airframe, ordnance, power plants, corrosion control and painting, and related systems hired to maintain. Perform flight line essential services as directed to daily Flight Schedule. The Aircraft Mechanic II maintains/repairs aircraft engine systems, structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components flight controls, power plants and related systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, mechanical components, applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions. Mechanic II’s apply required expertise in restoring equipment condition operation, and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints, applicable T/M/S specific maintenance manuals and directives.


Qualifications
  • Shall have minimum of five years USN/USMC/USCG O-Level CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) aircraft maintenance support experience.
  • Shall have not less than three years T/M aircraft maintenance experience for the T/M/S aircraft hired to maintain.
  • Aviation Ordnance candidates experience shall be minimum five years O-Level experience.
  • Shall have two years of T/M/S Organizational Maintenance experience within the last seven years
  • Experience as CDI, CDQAR, Engine Turn Qual, APU Turn Qualification is required.
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a secret security clearance.
  • Candidates must have been released from military service with an Honorable Discharge to meet minimum qualifications.

Salary $51.06

  • Benefits include the following:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources
  • Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

Qualifications:
  • Shall have minimum of five years USN/USMC/USCG O-Level CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) aircraft maintenance support experience.
  • Shall have not less than three years T/M aircraft maintenance experience for the T/M/S aircraft hired to maintain.
  • Aviation Ordnance candidates experience shall be minimum five years O-Level experience.
  • Shall have two years of T/M/S Organizational Maintenance experience within the last seven years
  • Experience as CDI, CDQAR, Engine Turn Qual, APU Turn Qualification is required.
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a secret security clearance.
  • Candidates must have been released from military service with an Honorable Discharge to meet minimum qualifications.

Salary $51.06

  • Benefits include the following:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources
  • Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

McLean, VA, US

Year founded

1945