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Amentum is immediately hiring F/A-18 Plane Captains in support of U.S. Navy Aircraft maintenance operations at NAS Oceana, VA. Must be able to work rotating shifts and travel for detachments both ...

Aircraft Worker

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$21.25 - $28.25/hr

Amentum is immediately hiring F/A-18 Plane Captains in support of U.S. Navy Aircraft maintenance operations at NAS Oceana, VA. Must be able to work rotating shifts and travel for detachments both ...

Aviation Mechanic II

Meridianville, AL

$26 - $34.25/hr

Perform duties of a V-22 Plane Captain in accordance with required publications. * Assist in the training and development of junior mechanics. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not have ...

Aviation Mechanic II

Meridianville, AL

$26 - $34.25/hr

Perform duties of a V-22 Plane Captain in accordance with required publications. * Assist in the training and development of junior mechanics. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not have ...

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CBA Aircraft Mechanic I - Plane Captain (F-18)

V2X

China Lake, CA

$45.19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago


V2X rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

66th of 441 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 maintenance on applicable T/M/S aircraft. Perform flight line essential services and other maintenance related actions as directed to support the daily Flight Schedule. Shall be licensed to drive and operate Ground Support Equipment. All Aircraft Servicer’s will be Plane Captain certified IAW a Government approved certification process for each T/M/S applicable to their background experience and/or documented equivalent training for the applicable T/M/S.

 

 

 

 


Qualifications
  • Shall have completed the appropriate Navy Skill Specialty T/M Class "C" school in airframe, electronic, avionics, hydraulic, or power plants and related systems training or equivalent USMC/USCG equivalent.
  • Shall have minimum of two years of experience in O-Level maintenance in the specific T/M aircraft hired to maintain. F-18 
  • Shall have two years T/M experience within the last two years.
  • Shall T/M aircraft Plane Captain Qualification, tow tractor, and duct driver.
  • Must be able to operate GSE in support of the assigned airframe
  • Maintenance experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable. aircraft structures, hydraulics, pneumatics, or egress systems.
  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • 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 - $45.19 Per hour

  • 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 completed the appropriate Navy Skill Specialty T/M Class "C" school in airframe, electronic, avionics, hydraulic, or power plants and related systems training or equivalent USMC/USCG equivalent.
  • Shall have minimum of two years of experience in O-Level maintenance in the specific T/M aircraft hired to maintain. F-18 
  • Shall have two years T/M experience within the last two years.
  • Shall T/M aircraft Plane Captain Qualification, tow tractor, and duct driver.
  • Must be able to operate GSE in support of the assigned airframe
  • Maintenance experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable. aircraft structures, hydraulics, pneumatics, or egress systems.
  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • 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 - $45.19 Per hour

  • 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