VX23 - Maintenance Controller (F/A-18) - Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) - Patuxent River, MD

Principal Accountabilities:

• Must be the leader of a field team dispatched when there is a small number of team members.
• Is allowed to perform up to a maximum of five (5) hours per week of company-related administrative duties (i.e., time and attendance sheets and home office required reports).
• Required to determine the scope of work by diagnosing the source of the problem, repair required, and estimating the material and manning requirements to accomplish the work.
• The work performed by the Crew leader is distinguished by its technical complexity, difficulty, and special or unusual nature.
• Advanced technical knowledge is applied to solve unusually complex problems.
• The Crew Leader is required to provide technical assistance and guidance to those employees with lesser skills.
• May be required to inspect the work of lesser-skilled employees when an Inspector is not assigned to the crew.
• Crew Leader is the leader of a crew of ten (10) employees or less requiring less supervision and administration.
• Must be a Crew Leader 1 with more than ten (10) employees, but under the direct supervision of a burden leadman.
• Comply with all current sections of the COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance.
• Working knowledge of technical publications, NAMP, and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.

Other:

• Perform other qualified duties as assigned

Reporting Relationships:

Title of Direct Report(s): Aircraft Mechanics

Title of Supervisor: Group Manager

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must possess leadership and administrative skills, and knowledge of the assigned field of expertise to provide technical assistance and guidance on all probably assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of Safe working techniques and procedures.
• Ability to plan and schedule maintenance work requirements.
• Requires working technical knowledge of aircraft, machinery, facilities, and equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to offer technical direction in all maintenance areas.
• Understand technical language terms in the associated field.
• Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Must have full knowledge of the COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series and the RDT&E community
• Knowledge of military publications, drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams, and schematics is mandatory.
• Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work requirements.
• Working knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Possess a valid US State driver's license.
• Ability to read and interpret data is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to obtain a government flight line driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Experience & Education:

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree or trade license preferred.
• A&P License/FAA Certification desirable but not required
• Four (4) years of actual and recent experience in the signed field of expertise is desirable.
• Must possess the experience level of the base classification being used to apply the Crew Leader premium.
• Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• 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 to 50 pounds.
• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, and 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, forklift, APU, etc.

Travel:

• May vary by location.

What We Bring:

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate's starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their 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.
  
  
  
  • Maryland Salary Range:
    
    
    
    • USD $103,000 - $106,000
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Other Compensation elements offered:
  
  
  
  
  • Premium Pay
  • Differential Pay
  
  
  
  
• Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.
• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
• Employee benefits include the following:
  
  
  
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
  • Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources
  
  
  
  

Pay 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.

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