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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
Position Overview:
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, maintain and perform organizational and intermediate (O&I) maintenance level calendar inspections on aviator's personal survival equipment and aircraft installed safety/survival equipment in accordance with applicable manuals, publications, and instructions. Possess a working knowledge of the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) OPNAVINST 4790.2, NAVAIR 11-110-1, 13-1-6 series manuals, and other applicable maintenance/technical manuals. Must have a working knowledge of aircrew survival equipment and applicable explosive devices. Must be customer-oriented.
Job Responsibilities:

• Work from Government instructions and Maintenance Instruction Manuals and Company directives to perform maintenance repair and installation of aircraft life support systems and aircrew personal survival equipment.
• Transport, install and remove Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propulsion Actuated Devices.
• Pack, unpack, preserve and maintain parachutes and seat survival kits.
• Repair, fit, maintain and preserve pilots personal equipment
• Perform corrosion control and prevention as required.
• Issues and receives aircrew survival equipment.
• Initiate and update checkout/return records.
• Assemble, place in service, and perform calendar inspections on oxygen mask assemblies, survival vest, helmets, and other related safety/survival equipment.
• Perform aircraft conditional and special inspections of installed safety/survival equipment.
• Maintain OOMA for parachute and personal equipment for accountability and inspection due dates.
• Adjust, maintain, and perform minor repairs on sewing machines.
• Construct fabric items using a sewing machine and performs hand tacking on fabrics.
• Remove, install, and repair slide fasteners, grommets, snap fasteners, and Velcro closures on personal survival equipment and other types of fabrics.
• Orders required survival equipment and supplies.
• Install and test emergency radios in survival vest.
• May be required to perform collateral duty inspection or CDQAR functions.
• Identifies and treats corrosion.
• Completes applicable maintenance forms.
• Briefs and debriefs flight personnel on the use and condition of survival equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of work center.
• Complies with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, and Tool Control Programs.
• Assist as directed to ensure safety, security, and preservation of Government/Company Owned equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Deals with the customer in a courteous, professional, and effective manner.
• May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Completion of U.S. Navy Aircrew Survival Equipment man "A" school or another military, civilian, or manufacturer schools with equivalent curriculum required. Must possess a mechanical aptitude. Must be able to meet any Government/Company licensing/qualification requirements for the position. Must be able to obtain the level of security clearance required by the Government.
Must have two (2) years experience in aviators personal survival equipment and aircraft installed safety/survival equipment maintenance.
As a government contractor, Vertex Aerospace requires all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment in accordance with Executive Order 14042. Exceptions to this policy are granted on a case-by-case basis for those that request a religious or medical accommodation. A vaccination status form and proof of vaccination, if applicable, is required.
Licensing, Certification Requirements:

• Formal/Specialized Training or Equivalent
• Hazardous Waste Communication Training
• FOD and TCP Awareness Trained
• Security Clearance Awareness Training
• OPVAV INST 4790.2 Program Awareness
• ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness
• NALCOMIS/OOMA System Trained
• Valid State Drivers License
• ESD Trained
• Support Equipment Operator's License
• Collateral Duty Inspector (may be required) #
• Egress System Checkout
• Non-Nuclear Ordnance Handling
• Plane Captain (may be required) #
• Aircraft Towing Certified (may be required)
• Aircraft Brake Rider Certified (may be required)
• Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training
• Fuel Surveillance Trained (may be required) #

What We Bring:
At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• 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.