Aircraft Mechanic - DEA Program - Fort Worth, Texas

Aircraft Mechanic I – DEA Program – Fort Worth, Texas

Join to apply for the Aircraft Mechanic I – DEA Program – Fort Worth, Texas role at V2X Inc
. The position is located at the Aviation Operations Center (AOC) at Alliance Airport, Fort Worth, Texas.

The Aircraft Mechanic I reports to the Lead Mechanic and performs work under FARs and a Part 145 Repair Station supporting customer flight operations, maintenance, repairs, and modifications.

• Has a high level of experience to perform moderately difficult work and the technical expertise to solve complex problems.
• Occasionally leads a team through complex projects and prioritizes maintaining schedules.
• Can work independently or under a supervisor.
• May be required to make aircraft logbook entries and release aircraft for return to service.
• Maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions.
• Travels up to 50% to various locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required; technical trade school, military experience, or equivalent on-the-job training required.
• Hold a valid Airframe & Powerplant certificate issued by the FAA required.
• Minimum of 5 years hands‑on experience as an A&P; 3 of the 5 years with experience on High Wing Cessna 206/210 series, King Air series, Challenger, Citation, Bell 407, 412, or MD‑500 helicopters or similar aircraft (preferred).
• Experience must be in a similar position within the last twelve (12) months. Shall possess a working knowledge of the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and their application to the airframe and power plant troubleshooting procedures and techniques.

• Extensive knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair, and a working knowledge of composite repairs (preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Own sufficient hand tools to perform A&P duties.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Justice (DOJ) Security Clearance required.
• Must maintain a valid US Passport and the appropriate vaccinations required for international travel.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and replacement of parts.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Rotor & propeller track and balance experience using common equipment (e.g., Chadwick, Micro Vibe, and RADS).
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft’s unique tools.
• Working knowledge of technical publications.
• Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher‑level technician.
• Occasionally leads teams through more complex aircraft‑relevant tasks.
• May be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records and approve aircraft for service return.

The employee is required to perform aircraft maintenance in areas that may require standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee may be required to reach with hands and arms and push and pull items. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly.

Normal day‑to‑day working conditions are inside an aircraft hangar with good ventilation and airflow. Work may be required in outside weather conditions exposing employees to all types of environmental conditions and extremes such as hot, cold, rain, wind, etc. Employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, including eye protection, ear protection, hand protection, respirators, masks, aprons, leather safety shoes, steel‑toe shoes, fall protection harness, and other equipment as needed.

V2X is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment and recognizes and values each other’s differences while fostering a culture that promotes its core values:
Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal‑opportunity employer, all…