{"id":3248089,"url":"https://alion.io/job/v2x-aircraft-mechanic-lead","title":"Aircraft Mechanic Lead","company":{"id":2203072,"name":"V2X","domain":"gov2x.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/gov2x","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Jibe","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":90,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":28,"computed_at":"2026-10-31T05:58:55Z"}},"role":"Aerospace","role_family":"Aerospace","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Fort Lauderdale, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":104000,"max_usd":211000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":89},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-14T18:35:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-25","last_verified_at":"2026-10-31T10:36:55Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":16,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":16},"description":"OverviewWorking 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.\nResponsibilities\nThe Aircraft Mechanic III assigned to this position is a working lead responsible to the Offsite Supervisor for performing duties as assigned. Frequently exercises independent judgment and possesses abilities sufficient to supervise a crew of aircraft mechanics. Work is performed under minimum supervision, and employee consults with supervisor only for the initial job assignment and where departures from standard practices are involved. This position is eligible for a cost-of-living-allowance (COLA) stipend and separate supplemental compensation based on the employee’s endorsements, training qualifications and/or certifications.\nThe essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties. Additional essential functions may be identified by the organization and listed as such in the incumbent's performance appraisal elements. Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function. The examples of work listed are not all inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the organization.\nLeads a team of mechanics performing scheduled & unscheduled maintenance on Bell 412 helicopters.\nPerforms duties as required to meet set delivery dates, has a mission focus work ethic and can mentor team members in providing quality / safe aircraft. \nPerforms track and balance procedures/tasks on customer rotory wing aircraft utilizing RADS / Zing track and balance equipment. \nDirects movement of aircraft for launch & recovery events at mission locations\nAdjusts, aligns, and calibrates aircraft components. Performs functional checks of fuel, hydraulic, engines, avionics, and electro-environmental systems.\nPrepares and maintains aircraft maintenance records and historical documents with return to service of aircraft.\nUses applicable OEM manuals when performing aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting\nPerforms in-progress and follow-up inspections to ensure quality of work\nResearches, orders, and receives aircraft parts.\nPrepares parts for turn-in to the supply system. Initiates material reports as required\nMaintains hand tools and special tools in safe and serviceable condition\nAnnotates equipment/tool inspection and condition documents\nChecks serviceability, maintains and operates powered and non-powered support equipment\nComplies with established policies, procedures, set by the company\nComplies with all safety, bioenvironmental, security, and housekeeping standards\nOperates special purpose and regular vehicles as required\nPractices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times\nAssists in researching and requisitioning aircraft parts and components and determining the reparability and serviceability of these assets\nAssists with monitoring bench stock items and performs inventories as required\nMaintains supply discipline in the work center at all times\nActively participates in the Safety Program\nEnsures HAZMAT processes are followed\nPerforms aircraft movements and FOD prevention walks on the flight line\nServices aircraft with fuel, oil, grease, hydraulic fluid, air, oxygen and nitrogen\nPerforms aircraft corrosion control procedures to include wash, wipe down, polish, and vacuum\nPerforms basic post-flight and periodic/phase aircraft inspections\nOperate and maintain GSE, flight line vehicles and other support equipment as required\nDiscusses discrepancies with aircrews to obtain adequate troubleshooting information and data\nRecords maintenance actions on aircraft, engine, and component records, forms, tags, and other applicable documents according to FAA requirements as referenced in 14 CFR Part 43, 65, 91 & 145.\nPerforms preventive maintenance and servicing for assigned Ground Support Equipment\nPerforms related duties as required which may include flying on maintenance functional check flights\nAble to work any assigned shift or schedule, including mission support outside normal duty hours and travel as required to support mission requirements. This position travel requirement up to 75% of the time. In an around the theater of operation assigned dictated by the mission. \nQualifications\nEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:\nHigh School diploma or GED equivalent required; two-year technical trade school, military experience, or equivalent on-the-job training is required\nMust hold a valid Airframe & Powerplant certificate issued by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)\nInspector Authorization (IA) is preferred\nMust have minimum of three (3) years of hands on experience as an A&P mechanic on light and medium helicopters and small and medium fixed wing aircraft.\nExperience leading teams is preferred\nExperience shall be in a similar position within the last twelve (12) months\nKNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:\nThe following are required:\nDemonstrated experience in maintenance support for various fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft (e.g., Cessna 206 Station Air /King Air series airplanes and Bell 407/412)\nKnowledge of hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal break\nRead and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals\nAbility to retain information and make decisions according to standard policies and procedures\nAbility to determine work methods to effectively accomplish assignments of team members, including delegation of tasks as necessary\nExcellent knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Administration guidelines and 14 CFR sections\nAbility to make proper entries in aircraft, engine & propeller logs and records\nObtain a DoD and/or DOJ Security Clearance as required\nHave and maintain a valid driver’s license\nMust be a U.S. citizen\nMaintain a valid US Passport and the appropriate vaccinations required for international travel\nMay travel up to 75% of the time\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee works in an aircraft hangar the majority of the shift and is required to stand; walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms as well as push and pull items. The employee must able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Normal day to day working conditions are inside an aircraft hangar with good ventilation and airflow. Work may be regularly required in outside weather conditions where the employee will be exposed to all types of environmental conditions and extremes such as hot, cold, rain, wind, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment including eye protection, ear protection, hand protection, respirators, masks, aprons, leather safety shoes, steel toe shoes, fall protection harness, and other equipment anytime the potential for hazards exist. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, confined spaces, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.\nPay Rate $41.95\nWhat We Bring:\nAt V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.\nEmployee benefits include the following:\nHealthcare coverage\nLife insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits\nRetirement plan\nWellness programs\nPaid time off, including holidays and leave of absences\nEligible Tuition Reimbursement\nLearning and Development resources\nEmployee assistance resources\nPay 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.\nAt V2X, we are deeply committed to both 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. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.\nThe Aircraft Mechanic III assigned to this position is a working lead responsible to the Offsite Supervisor for performing duties as assigned. Frequently exercises independent judgment and possesses abilities sufficient to supervise a crew of aircraft mechanics. Work is performed under minimum supervision, and employee consults with supervisor only for the initial job assignment and where departures from standard practices are involved. This position is eligible for a cost-of-living-allowance (COLA) stipend and separate supplemental compensation based on the employee’s endorsements, training qualifications and/or certifications.\nThe essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties. Additional essential functions may be identified by the organization and listed as such in the incumbent's performance appraisal elements. Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function. The examples of work listed are not all inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the organization.\nLeads a team of mechanics performing scheduled & unscheduled maintenance on Bell 412 helicopters.\nPerforms duties as required to meet set delivery dates, has a mission focus work ethic and can mentor team members in providing quality / safe aircraft. \nPerforms track and balance procedures/tasks on customer rotory wing aircraft utilizing RADS / Zing track and balance equipment. \nDirects movement of aircraft for launch & recovery events at mission locations\nAdjusts, aligns, and calibrates aircraft components. Performs functional checks of fuel, hydraulic, engines, avionics, and electro-environmental systems.\nPrepares and maintains aircraft maintenance records and historical documents with return to service of aircraft.\nUses applicable OEM manuals when performing aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting\nPerforms in-progress and follow-up inspections to ensure quality of work\nResearches, orders, and receives aircraft parts.\nPrepares parts for turn-in to the supply system. 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