Aircraft Mechanic II (Electrician)

V2X•San Diego, CA

About The Position

V2X is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic II (Electrician) to perform depot-level maintenance on H-53 Type Model Series aircraft electrical and electronic components, wiring, and Level III Technical Directives. The role involves removing, repairing, modifying, testing, troubleshooting, calibrating, and installing aircraft electrical systems, equipment, accessories, and wiring. The mechanic also works from blueprints, job orders, engineering specifications, and maintenance instructions to repair and install aircraft systems and components, and performs rigging, adjustments, and preflight tests on flight systems. The position includes overhauling, repairing, modifying, and testing electrical-system accessories and complex aircraft electrical devices; setting up test positions and evaluating equipment against operational tolerances; and making adjustments to meet prescribed standards. The employee may be assigned temporarily to FRCSW sites throughout the United States and outside the continental United States. Employment requires passing FRCSW- and ARA-administered certification skills training and an examination. The employee must complete company- and customer-required training and administrative duties, assist with NAMP Programs, and help ensure artisans follow Ground Operating Procedures and safety procedures. The work uses government computers, Ground Support Equipment, AMMRL items, and personal or government-furnished hand tools. The position requires the physical capacity to work around aircraft, including climbing and using fall protection, and the ability to meet the listed visual, auditory, mobility, and lifting demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum experience as a certified H-53 Aircraft Electrician, or 10 or more years of experience as an Aircraft Electrician on Naval and/or Marine Corps aircraft.
U.S. citizenship.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
Ability to pass FRCSW- and ARA-administered certification skills training and examination.
English-language ability to communicate with customers; clear written and oral communication skills.
Ability to train others.
Working knowledge of computers.
Analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and demonstrate customer-service orientation, attention to detail, and proactive behavior.
Ability to meet the physical demands of walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, climbing, using a fall-protection harness, handling objects, and lifting or carrying up to 44 pounds as required.
Ability to perform the required visual and auditory tasks, including reading dials and gauges, identifying small objects, seeing small-scale readings and imperfections with or without corrective lenses, communicating by voice, detecting sound, distinguishing colors and shades, and judging three-dimensional depth.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Advance Skill Management (ASM), or willingness to learn it.
Working knowledge of electronic publications such as Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM), and ability to navigate the NATEC website to access technical publications, service bulletins, blueprints, IPBs, MIMs, LESs, LPSs, and TEIs.
Knowledge or experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

Perform depot-level maintenance on H-53 Type Model Series aircraft electrical and electronic components and wiring, and incorporate Level III Technical Directives.
Remove, repair, modify, test, troubleshoot, calibrate, and install aircraft electrical systems, equipment, accessories, and wiring.
Conduct functional checks and correct malfunctions identified during static, ground, and flight tests.
Replace defective wiring and install new wiring for aircraft changes, modifications, and repairs.
Disassemble, repair, rework, and install aircraft systems and components, including wings, control surfaces, control systems, landing gear, arresting gear, fuel cells, instrumentation, and engines.
Install hydraulic tubing, actuating cylinders, cable controls, and complete fuel systems, including self-sealing fuel cells.
Rig, adjust, and perform preflight tests on landing gear, flight controls, instruments, oxygen and environmental systems, and power plants.
Overhaul, repair, modify, and test aircraft electrical-system accessories, including motors, dynamotors, inverters, voltage regulators, relays, cutouts, engine synchronizers, electric motor-driven air compressors and activators, DC generators, AC alternators, electrical controls, cockpit air-conditioning controls, engine-temperature controls, and transistorized control equipment.
Install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and test complex electrical systems and devices on military aircraft.
Set up test positions using oscilloscopes, audio signal generators, frequency meters, voltmeters, watt meters, and ammeters; test units against prescribed tolerances and make adjustments to meet operational standards.
Pass FRCSW- and ARA-administered certification skills training and examination.
Complete company- and customer-required training and administrative functions.
Assist in maintaining NAMP Programs and ensure contract artisans follow Ground Operating Procedures and safety procedures.
Use government computers for administrative functions, training, and Advance Skill Management.
Perform temporary assignment duty across FRCSW sites throughout the United States and outside the continental United States.