CBA Aircraft Mechanic (AME) - T45 Kingsville, TX jobs in United States
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V2X Inc ยท 13 hours ago

CBA Aircraft Mechanic (AME) - T45 Kingsville, TX

V2X Inc is a company specializing in aircraft maintenance, and they are seeking a CBA Aircraft Mechanic (AME) for the T45 aircraft. The role involves maintaining aircraft systems, conducting inspections, and performing ejection seat maintenance among other responsibilities.

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Responsibilities

Maintains assigned aircraft in accordance with customer, manufacturer, and company procedures
Responsible for all egress system on and off equipment maintenance for T45 aircraft
Removes, transports, inspects, repairs, and reinstalls ejection seats
Inspects, repairs, and cleans seat harnesses
Inventories, stores, removes, and replaces Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propulsion Actuated Devices explosive items
Maintains environmental system for T-45 aircraft
Maintains and inspects canopy and canopy explosive devices
Maintains and inspects On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS)
Performs aircraft scheduled/unscheduled on and off equipment maintenance
Performs aircraft corrosion control procedures to include wash, wipe down, polish, and vacuum
Operates Ground Support Equipment (GSE), flight line vehicles, and other support equipment as required
Drives tugs for the purpose of towing equipment and aircraft
Annotates maintenance actions on aircraft forms and Visual Information Display Systems (VIDS)/Maintenance Action Forms (MAF) or within Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity (OOMA) Systems
Orders aircraft/equipment parts
Supervises/assists in aircraft/equipment movement and flight line foreign object prevention walks
Practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) awareness/prevention, and safety at all times
Performs Other Job Duties As Assigned
May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments
Must be able to travel at least 10% of the time
Must be able to obtain (within 6 months of start date) and maintain security clearance

Qualification

Ejection seat maintenanceEnvironmental control systemsAircraft safety directivesOOMA NALCOMISHazardous Waste CommunicationNon-Nuclear Ordnance CertificationFlight line operationsTechnical publicationsBasic computer systemsOn-the-job trainingTool controlCommunication skills

Required

Three (3) years of experience within the last six (6) years in ejection seat maintenance
Three (3) years of recent system component repair experience
Graduate of a military or factory equivalent ejection seat course of instruction
Familiar with Navy technical publications
Capable of conducting on-the-job training and maintenance of Contractor personnel seat/cockpit safety checkout training records
Experienced and qualified in the removal and replacement of ejection seats, canopies and explosive devices, both 'I' and '0' levels
Experienced and qualified in the rigging of explosive linkages/devices applicable to seats and canopy
Able to perform flow checks on egress systems
Experience in the fitting and rigging of aircraft canopy, canopy drive, and locking mechanisms, both 'I' and '0' levels
Capable of obtaining Non-Nuclear Ordnance Certification
Deal with the customer and company employees in a courteous, professional, and effective manner
Experienced in environmental control systems
In-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives
High school diploma or equivalent
Able to read, write, speak and understand English
Current civilian driver's license, and able to obtain and maintain a Government flight line driver's license
Able to obtain and maintain a level of security clearance required by the Company and/or Government
In-depth knowledge (aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards) of flight line operations
In-depth knowledge of aircraft common and special tools and test equipment
Able to read, interpret, follow and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and other technical publications
Working knowledge of basic computer systems
Willing and able to work with job-required hazardous materials
Willing and able to conduct specialty on-the-job training
Able to regularly lift 35 pounds unassisted
May occasionally be required to lift 50 pounds unassisted
Special vision abilities to perform this job are close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus
Obtain the following within the first 6 months of hire: Aviation Structure Mechanic (Safety Equipment) Course or AME 'A' School, Formal/Specialized Training or Equivalent, Hazardous Waste Communication Training, FOD and Tool Control Procedures (TCP) Awareness Trained, Security Clearance Awareness Training, OPNAV INST 4790.2 Program Awareness, ISO 9110 Program Awareness, OOMA NALCOMIS Trained, Valid State Drivers License (upon applying), Support Equipment Operation, Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)/Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), ESD Trained, Plane Captain Certified, Non-Nuclear Ordnance Certified, Aircraft Brake Rider Certified, Aircraft Towing Certified, Fuel Surveillance Trained, Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training, Egress System Checkout

Preferred

OOMA experience preferred

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

Company

V2X Inc

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V2X is a leading provider of critical mission solutions and support to defense clients globally, formed by the 2022 Merger of Vectrus and Vertex to build on more than 120 combined years of successful mission support.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.06B
Key Investors
Vertex Aerospace
2025-11-12Post Ipo Secondary
2025-08-08Post Ipo Secondary
2025-05-15Post Ipo Secondary

Leadership Team

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Jeffrey Cheatham
Corporate Vice President, Contracts and Subcontracts
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Roger Mason
Chief Growth Officer
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