CBA - VX-23 Ordnance Mechanic - NTWL

About the role

V2X seeks an Aircraft Ordnance Technician to join our team. This position involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing armament equipment and loading aviation ordnance on Marine Corps/Navy aircrafts.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on ordnance, ordnance related equipment and armament systems.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft armament weapons systems, fire warning/extinguishing system, repair/troubleshooting, aircraft armament systems, and be familiar with OPNAVINST 8024.
• Employs appropriate safety precautions, security procedures, and record-keeping techniques for ordnance.
• Operates and performs operators maintenance on armament weapons support equipment and aircraft armament equipment.
• Loads and unloads airborne weapons and stores aboard aircraft to include reconfiguration and functional testing of aircraft weapons release and control, missile, and gun systems.
• Removes, maintains, services, installs, and loads aircraft guns.
• Arms and de-arms aircraft.
• Conducts functional tests of racks, launchers, adapters and electrical components, aircraft armament circuits and maintains them in an operational status by appropriate preventive maintenance.
• Configures or reconfigures assigned aircraft for carriage of any aviation ammunition within the capability of the aircraft by installing or removing racks, launchers, adapters, and electrical components.
• Identifies munitions by type, nomenclature, and explosive hazard. Identifies the hazard present and appropriate emergency response procedures for each type of munitions handled.
• Transport explosives utilizing assigned handling and transportation equipment.
• Conducts ammunition inventories and maintains stock records of lots/serial numbers.
• Comply with all current sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance and ALSS.
• Working knowledge of technical publications, NAMP and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required.
• Four(4) years actual and recent experience in the type of aircraft being serviced.
• Candidates with ordnance certification preferred.
• Experience with F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G preferred.
• Must obtain appropriate support equipment and/or material handling licensing upon initial unit assignment.
• Must meet the criteria to be qualified and certified as per OPNAVINST 8023.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must meet the medical requirements for Explosive handlers and Explosive vehicle Operators contained in NAVMED P-117.
• May work in Aircraft maintenance hangar 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.

What We Bring

We offer a competitive salary range based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation for locations in the state of Maryland and may be modified at the discretion of the company. We also provide a union flex benefit credit, opt-out health credit (must have your own coverage), and other compensation elements. At V2X, we are deeply committed to equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills.