Aircraft Mechanic I - (E-2C/D) Airframes

• Utilize Maintenance Instruction Manuals, Maintenance Requirement Cards, Illustrated Parts Breakdown Manuals and related diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• Familiar with associated electromechanical interfaces.  
• Maintain required logs.  Ensures work area is maintained in a neat and orderly manner and complies with all OSHA and Vertex, a V2X-owned Company safety rules and regulations.
• May work with other groups or personnel to resolve problems.   
• Perform related duties as assigned including all duties of lower-rated technical personnel within their classification.
• Assist other shop/skills as required.
• May be required to become qualified plane captains on applicable T/M/S aircraft.
• Qualify to operate support equipment (SE) for flight line operations.

 Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain service, repair, troubleshoot, inspect, and rig all assigned aircraft-related systems, sub-systems, and accessory sections.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position in accordance with NAVAIRINST 3710.1 series.
• Position regularly requires standing, walking, use of hands and fingers to handle, grip, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and talking or hearing.
• Frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces.
• Ladder work and working at heights at or above 40 feet are required.
• Must be able to routinely lift and/or move weights more than OSHA standards. 
• Able to work in outside weather conditions on aircraft flight line/ramp.  
• Physical conditioning will require the use of selected personal protective equipment (PPE) such as, but not limited to wearing of a NIOSH-approved respirator, and protective clothing, (i.e. Tyvek, Coveralls, gloves, and protective eyewear).
• The position requires enrollment into the Respiratory Protection Program. Initial Medical Provider clearance to wear a respirator with recurring annual clearance/physical examination and subsequent respirator clearance and fit test required.
• Ensure all maintenance actions are performed in accordance with government and OSHA safety standards, and have a thorough knowledge of flight line operation and procedures.
• Comply with all applicable sections of the CNAFINST 4790.2, NAVAIRINST 3710.1 series, and Vertex, a V2X-owned Company Local Site Procedures pertaining to aircraft maintenance. 
• Shall be required to participate in the confined space program as an attendant or entrant for aircraft fuel tank corrosion prevention/control or repair.
• Must ensure compliance with all current Environmental Protection Agency rules and regulations and keep the required logs and records.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties as determined by written and verbal instructions.   
• Requires thorough knowledge of flight line operations procedures.
• Detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, engine test equipment, fuel cell test equipment, and Engine/APU Turn Qual procedures. 
• This experience relates to airframes and related systems.
• Experience as T/M aircraft Quality Assurance Representative (QAR), Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), High/Low Engine Turn Qualified and APU Turn Qualified is desired.
• Must have normal color vision and depth perception.
• 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.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• 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.