Aircraft Mechanic - Power Plants

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.

This position is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The Power Plants Mechanic possesses a high degree of expertise in Power Plants related systems, tools, directives and components in the performance of engine troubleshooting, repairs and replacement on aircraft. Applies comprehensive technical knowledge and experience to solve Power Plant repair problems and provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction to employees in the Power Plants Mechanic classification and to others throughout the aviation team as required.

May be required to perform Leadman duties when designated and authorized. The Power Plants Mechanic is directly accountable to Maintenance Control, Maintenance Supervisor with oversight from Work Center Leads.

• Perform aircraft engine/component troubleshooting using customer/OEM instructions.
• Use engine test equipment as provided by the customer to troubleshoot and analyze engine operation in the aircraft.
• Troubleshoot fuel leaks, remove and replace aircraft fuel cells.
• Provide guidance to mechanics within the work center or special work group by sharing technical knowledge to enhance accomplishment of assigned tasks.
• Evaluate condition of engine and dynamic components requiring inspections as a result of operation outside of established parameters.
• Assist in the removal and replacement of aircraft engines utilizing appropriate support equipment.

• Work Orders in NALCOMIS/OOMA, Standard Navy Support Equipment, Lifts, Stands, Hoists.

The diversity of work conditions may range an environment where there is little to no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and electrical shock hazards.

This classification activity requires the scope of physical movements and postures normally associated with shop/hangar/flight line maintenance activities to include bending, stooping, walking, climbing, pushing, stretching, kneeling and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions, etc. May be required to lift objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50 pounds. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.

• Aircraft mechanics shall have three years experience in their specific aircraft maintenance occupational field. The last two years must have been as a practicing licensed FAA airframe and power plants mechanic; in the military (E-5 or above); civil service (WG-7-10), or with a government aviation maintenance contractor.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be customer service oriented and possess the ability to communicate professionally, courteously and respectfully.
• Basic data entry in computer systems.
• Valid U.S. Drivers License.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on the current rate agreed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this site.
• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.

• 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…