Aircraft Mechanic - Airframes

V2X•Key West, Florida

About The Position

V2X is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic specializing in airframes to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, modify, and maintain aircraft structures, hydraulic systems, and related components to ensure airworthiness. The role includes structural repair design and fabrication, aircraft rigging and alignment, inspection and documentation, and use of applicable manuals, drawings, tools, and support equipment. The mechanic may assist with aircraft engine removal and replacement, aircraft weighing, recovery operations, and other maintenance specialties as directed. The position may require day, night, or weekend work and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team or detachment. Work takes place in shop, hangar, and flight-line environments, potentially involving inclement weather, high noise, electrical hazards, fumes, or airborne particles. The role requires physical activity such as bending, climbing, kneeling, and lifting objects typically weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Three years of experience in the specific aircraft maintenance occupational field.
The most recent two years must have been as a practicing licensed FAA airframe and powerplant mechanic, in the military, civil service (WG-7–10), or with a government aviation maintenance contractor.
Successful completion of approved courses or training required by the company, state or local government, or DOD regulations or instructions.
Experience in corrosion detection, treatment, and prevention.
Qualification in the relevant field of expertise and assigned maintenance level (O or I level).
Ability to cross-train into or assist other specialties as directed by management.
Ability to become Plane Captain certified under a government-approved certification program for each aircraft TMS when directed.
Possess or be able to obtain a DOD secret security clearance.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
U.S. citizenship and high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Customer-oriented.
Ability to meet the physical demands of shop, hangar, and flight-line maintenance, including bending, stooping, walking, climbing, pushing, stretching, kneeling, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions; may need to lift objects typically up to 50 pounds.
Close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

Responsibilities

Inspect hydraulic systems, structural repairs and modifications, component removal and replacement, fabricated parts, layouts, and templates for integrity, quality, and completeness.
Troubleshoot, service, and repair aircraft, airframes, and systems to ensure airworthiness.
Determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing damaged or malfunctioning components using manufacturer manuals, service bulletins, and applicable publications.
Perform aircraft-system and component flushing, cleaning, and lubrication.
Set up, troubleshoot, repair, and demonstrate the proper use of metalworking equipment, hand and power tools, fastener-installation tooling, and fixtures used for aircraft hydraulic and structural maintenance.
Develop and recommend structural repair and replacement requirements and procedures, including fastener and material selection and damaged-area cutouts.
Develop and recommend procedures and templates for fabricating metal, plastic, phenolic, and fiberglass parts; inspect layout, material and fastener selection, quality, and work completeness.
Assist with preparation of P&E reports.
Set up and use sight levels and transits; perform aircraft optical alignment checks as required.
Assist with weighing aircraft and complete weight-and-balance configuration reports and forms.
Use schematics, drawings, charts, and other applicable publications to troubleshoot, repair, test, and modify assigned systems.
Perform flight-control and landing-gear rigging.
Become aircraft turn-up certified as directed by management.
Repair or replace major aircraft structures, including wings, fuselage, and landing-gear systems.
Assist with removal and replacement of aircraft engines using appropriate support equipment.
Perform aircraft inventory, acceptance, and transfer inspections.
Become Plane Captain certified when directed by management.
Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction as required.
Maintain and complete required records and maintenance forms; annotate maintenance actions in aircraft forms, VIDS/MAF, and NALCOMIS/OOMA work orders.
Become CDI/CDQAR certified as directed and perform collateral-duty inspection assignments.
Practice good housekeeping, tool control, foreign-object-damage awareness and prevention, and safety; comply with the Hazardous Waste Program and applicable safety rules.
Operate support equipment, flight-line vehicles, and other equipment as required.
Perform corrosion detection, treatment, prevention, and documentation; assist with aircraft and equipment movement and flight-line foreign-object-prevention walks.
Perform Leadman duties when designated and authorized.
Understand basic supply procedures and assist with ordering parts, tools, materials, and equipment.
Keep the shop area clean and participate in daily hangar cleanups.
Perform other tasks and specialty duties as directed by management.
Work day shift, night shift, or weekend duty and travel as required for maintenance recovery teams or detachments.