Flight Deck Coordinator
All Aviation Jobs · China Lake, CA · 1 mo ago
Manufacturing$110k–$125k/yrFull-time
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct oversight and synchronize with maintenance personnel to ensure aircraft are flight‑ready, addressing any open discrepancies or scheduled maintenance actions.
- Assist in managing, directing, and coordinating maintenance priorities to support the squadron's operational goals and flight schedules.
- Collaborate directly with Quality Assurance (QA), Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Program Managers, and Safety personnel to ensure all maintenance and pre‑flight activities adhere to strict operational safety and compliance standards.
- Coordinate and supervise activities with QA personnel to certify that all work areas and aircraft are FOD‑free before any flight, testing, or maintenance operations.
- Actively monitor all flight line and hangar activities to ensure adherence to safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ground support equipment.
- Play an active role in emergency response procedures, including aircraft emergencies, fuel spills, and medical incidents on the flight line.
- Serve as the primary communication point of contact and supervise activities between maintenance control, shop leadership, flight crews, and ground personnel regarding aircraft status, maintenance progress, and priority changes.
- Maintain detailed logs and records of all flight line and hangar activities, including aircraft movements, maintenance actions, and safety incidents.
- Attend pre‑shift briefings with all relevant personnel to ensure clear communication of the day's operational plan and any potential hazards.
- Direct and coordinate the safe movement of all aircraft, vehicles, and personnel.
- Oversee passenger and cargo loading/unloading procedures.
- Monitor and ensure the safety of all fueling operations.
- Address and report any safety, process, or procedure failures to the appropriate leadership.
- Provide direction over a group of two or more individuals daily.
- Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 15 years flight line experience or in a maintenance control environment, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Advanced knowledge and skill working with OOMA/FAME.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government flight line driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical data, manuals, and regulations.
- Valid US State driver's license.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred: Maintenance Control Class C‑555‑0053, C‑555‑0040 and C‑555‑0054 or subsequent courses.
- Preferred: Quality Assurance experience.
- In‑depth advanced knowledge of FAA regulations and naval aviation procedures.
- Experience with flight scheduling software.
- Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, especially under pressure.
Pay
Salary Range: $110,000 to $125,000
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Wellness programs
- Paid time off, including holidays
- Learning and Development resources
- Employee assistance resources