Lead Aircraft Technician

V2X•Chicago, IL

About The Position

V2X is seeking a Lead Aircraft Technician to perform and support aircraft maintenance, inspections, repairs, and operational support. The role requires strict compliance with FAA regulations, aviation safety standards, FBI guidelines and policies, manufacturer instructions, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, specifications, and technical data. Work includes maintenance of aircraft, engines, propellers, related systems, and specialized mission equipment, as well as conditional, annual, phase, and special inspections. Experience with several aircraft platforms is desired, with Pilatus PC-12 NGX experience highly desired. The position is based primarily in an aircraft hangar, with regular work outdoors in varying weather conditions. It involves physical activity, including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Employees must use personal protective equipment when hazards are present. The role offers an hourly salary of $46–$60 based on qualifications and experience, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two-year technical trade school, military experience, or equivalent on-the-job training.
Valid FAA-issued Airframe & Powerplant certificate and Inspection Authorization (IA).
At least seven years of hands-on experience as a Lead Mechanic.
At least one year of experience on one or more of the following platforms: Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Caravan 208, Cessna Stationair 206, Cessna Skylane 182, or Pilatus PC-12 NGX.
Relevant experience must be in a similar position within the last 12 months.
Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears and sheet metal brakes.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to retain information and make decisions according to standard policies and procedures.
Ability to determine work methods for completing assignments.
Working knowledge of applicable FAA Federal Aviation Regulations.
Ability to make proper entries in aircraft logs and records.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance.
Valid state driver’s license.
Provide proof of licenses, certifications, and records upon request.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Gulfstream G550, Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Caravan 208, Cessna Stationair 206, Cessna Skylane 182, or Pilatus PC-12 NGX aircraft; Pilatus PC-12 NGX experience is highly desired.
Experience installing and operating rotor and propeller balancing equipment such as RADS, MicroVib, and Zing.

Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with applicable FAA regulations, commercial aviation safety standards, FBI guidelines and policies, industry standards, manufacturer instructions, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, specifications, letters, and technical data.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspections, and repairs on aircraft, engines, propellers, associated systems, and specialized mission equipment.
Perform conditional, annual, phase, and special inspections as required.
Support overhaul and repair; battery maintenance; sheet metal work; welding and fabrication; avionics and specialized mission equipment; aircraft ground handling and operations; and ground support equipment maintenance.
Support aircraft servicing, including refueling and defueling, oils and hydraulic fluids, breathing oxygen, nitrogen and other compressed gases, chemical toilets, de-icing, and cold-weather operations.
Perform fuel samples after refueling and other associated servicing tasks as required.
Support aviation life support systems, preservation and de-preservation, foreign object damage control, aircraft tool control, precision measurement equipment, maintenance testing and recovery, operational surges, aircraft enhancements, safety, hazardous material control, and maintenance reporting.
Install and operate rotor and propeller balancing equipment.