F-18 Aircraft Mechanic II

About the Role

V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. With 120 years of successful mission support, we improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. This role involves Depot Level Maintenance of Naval Aircraft Mechanical Systems, specifically for the F-18 aircraft, across FRCSW sites throughout the U.S. and Outside the Continental United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, adjustment, alignment, and troubleshooting for final operational and functional testing on major aircraft weapon systems, assemblies, and components for the F-18 aircraft, including overhaul and repair of airframes, landing gear, power plants, gear boxes, pumps, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot aircraft systems, components, or subassemblies for proper operation, identify malfunctions, and take corrective action (repair or replace).
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble major aircraft systems, their assemblies, and components.
• Connect related systems to newly installed or repaired units and adjust mechanisms to ensure proper operation.
• Install, align, and test mechanical and pneumatic systems during overhaul or modification, including engine removal/installation, jacking and leveling, alignment and retraction checks.
• Perform routine tasks such as servicing aircraft, flushing crankcases, cleaning screens/filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
• Inspect, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and test F-18 aircraft fuel systems, including refuel/cross-feed mechanisms, pumps, pressure relief valves, and fuel bladders.
• Diagnose malfunctions, overhaul fuel accessories, and reassemble while ensuring compliance with technical specifications (e.g., technical orders, microfilm, manuals, blueprints).
• Fabricate fuel, oil, and vacuum hose lines, and modify aircraft fuel equipment as required by technical orders.
• Use standard and specialized tools/measuring devices to complete assignments.
• Comply with required trainings and administrative functions, assist in maintaining NAMP Programs, ensure adherence to Ground Operating Procedures, and enforce safety compliance.
• Navigate electronic technical publications, including Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM), NATEC website, service bulletins, technical publications, blueprints, IPB, MIM, LES, LPS, and TEI.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an aircraft mechanic or airframes on F-18 aircraft within the last 3 years.
• U.S. Citizenship (required for access to US-only data systems).
• Ability to pass a NACI (may include a credit check) and pre-employment substance abuse testing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Level security clearance.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Willingness and ability to travel across FRCSW sites in the U.S. and Outside the Continental United States.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Advance Skill Management (ASM) or willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in navigating electronic publications (e.g., IETM, NATEC) and technical documentation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English; ability to train others.
• Customer service-oriented, detail-focused, proactive, and capable of multitasking.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and general office equipment.
• Ability to navigate company timesheet systems, training requirements, and FRCSW share drives.

Pay

USD $91,000 - $94,000 (based on the current rate agreed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement for this site).

Benefits

• 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.