Aircraft Mechanic Egress (AME) CBA VX-23

About the role

V2X seeks an experienced technician to join our team in Patuxent River, MD. The ideal candidate will maintain and repair various aircraft systems, including egress, environmental, and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintains assigned aircraft in accordance with Navy, manufacturer, and company instructions.
• Responsible for all egress system on and off equipment maintenance on assigned squadron aircraft.
• Removes, transports, inspects, repairs, and reinstalls ejection seats.
• Inspects, repairs, and cleans seat harnesses.
• Inventories, stores, removes, and replaces seat CAD/PAD explosive items.
• Maintains environmental system on assigned squadron aircraft.
• Maintains, inspects canopy explosive devices.
• Maintains and inspects on board oxygen generating system (OBOGS).
• Performs aircraft scheduled/unscheduled on and off equipment maintenance.
• Performs aircraft corrosion control procedures to include wash, wipe down, polish, and vacuum.
• Operates GSE, flight line vehicles, and other support equipment as required.
• Supervises/assists in aircraft/equipment movement and flight line foreign object prevention walks.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.
• Complies with all current sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance and ALSS.
• Works knowledge of technical publications, NAMP, and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a military or factory equivalent ejection seat course of instruction.
• Must have completed the appropriate T/M/S Navy Skill Specialty Class "C" school for AME or USMC, USCG equivalent.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in relevant aircraft/systems and qualified on ground support equipment applicable to the specialty.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings, and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• May work in Aircraft maintenance hanger or outside.
• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings, and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.

Travel

• May vary by location.