Aircraft Mechanic II - Fuel

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 $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Major Job Activities

• Must be able to Inspect, maintain modify troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and test FA-18 aircraft (E-G Model/Series) fuel systems, their assemblies, and components.

• Isolates the nature of trouble and extent of adjustment or repair required on refuel/cross-feed mechanisms and, pumps, pressure relief valves, fuel bladder removal, installation and leak detection/repair, and other aircraft fuels accessories.

• Diagnoses malfunctions and overhauls fuels accessories by disassembling, cleaning, and examining parts for corrosion, wear, scratches, cracks, or other damage, replacing gaskets, and worn parts.

• Reassembles accessories, adjusting, and testing to ensure proper operation IAW standards in technical specifications such as technical orders, microfilm, manufactures specification manuals, part supply books, and blueprints and schematic diagrams, rigs cables and adjusts associated fuels equipment on, and other aircraft features involving fuels.

• Fabricates fuel, oil, and vacuum hose lines, makes modifications of aircraft fuel equipment as required by technical orders, uses standard and specialized tools and measuring devices of the trade to complete assignments.

Additionally, Aircraft Mechanic, Fuel, should be able to perform the following:

• Perform installation, adjustment, alignment and troubleshooting for final operational and functional testing on major aircraft weapon systems, assemblies, and components for the FA-18 E-G (T/M/S) aircraft to include but not limited to overhaul and repair of weapon systems, their assemblies, and components, such as airframes, landing gear, power plants, gear boxes, pumps, and hydraulic systems, pressurization, utility, fuel, oil, pneumatic and flight control systems

• Troubleshoots aircraft systems, components, or subassemblies for proper operation. Identifies malfunctions and takes corrective action required (whether portions must be repaired or replaced).

• Disassembles, repairs, and reassembles major aircraft systems, their assemblies, and components.

• Connects related systems to the newly installed or repaired units and adjusts the units and their related mechanisms to assure their proper operation.

• Installs, aligns, and functionally and operationally tests the various major and minor mechanical and pneumatic systems on the aircraft during overhaul or modification, performs engine removal and installation, jacking and leveling, alignment and retraction checks, and other related routine tasks, performs miscellaneous duties such as service aircraft, flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.

Administration duties:

• Comply with all required trainings and other administrative functions required by the company and the costumer.

• Assist in maintaining NAMP Programs, ensure contract artisans follows Ground Operating Procedures, and ensure personnel comply with safety procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:

• Require a high school diploma or its equivalent

• Experience:

• Minimum experience or military experience as aircraft mechanic or airframes on F-18 aircraft.

• Other Requirements:

• Must pass background investigation for Secret Clearance

• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access US only data system

• Must be able to pass a NACI which could include a credit check.

• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing

Skills & Technology Used

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving:

• Possesses both analytical and interpersonal skills.

• Good problem solving, negotiation and organizational skills/techniques.

• Working knowledge with Advance Skill Management (ASM) or willing to learn the functions.

• To be able to perform research, a working knowledge with the following is preferred: electronic publications like Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM), knowledge in navigating NATEC website to access Technical Publications, service bulletins, technical publications, blueprints, IPB (Illustrated Parts Breakdown), MIM (Maintenance Instruction), LES (Local Engineering Specifications), LPS (Local Process Specifications) and TEI (Temporary Engineering Instructions).

• Business Partner/Effective Communicator:

• English language skills to communicate with costumers.

• Strong communicator must be able to communicate clearly both in writing and orally.

• Ability to train others.

• Customer service oriented, detail focused, pro-active behavior, multi-task capability.

• Software:

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.

• Must be knowledgeable in navigating computer functions to be able to access company timesheet systems and training requirements, and to be able to access FRCSW share drives - mandatory trainings and timekeeping systems.

What We Bring

• 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.

• USD $89,000 - $91,000

• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.

• Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage

• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

• Retirement plan

• Wellness programs

• Paid time off, including holidays

• 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.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. V2X is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.