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Aircraft Mechanic Helper – AIS Crestview, FL

United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Overview

The Aircraft Mechanic Helper assists Aircraft Mechanics in servicing, repairing and overhauling aircraft and aircraft engines, performing any combination of the following duties


Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • May be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Prioritizes workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
  • Adjusts and replaces parts such as control cables, fuel tanks, spark plugs, tires, batteries, and filters, using mechanic's tools.
  • Removes inspection plates, cowling, engine covers, floorboards, and related items to provide access for inspection and repair, and replaces items when work is completed.
  • Disconnects instruments, ignition systems, fuel and oil lines.
  • Assists in dismantling, repairing, overhauling, or replacing parts and assemblies such as engines, plumbing and hydraulic systems, and aircraft structural sections.
  • Performs routine duties such as furnishing materials, tools and supplies to mechanic, lifting and holding materials in place during operation, cleaning work areas and machines, tools, and equipment.
  • Cleans aircraft, interior and exterior parts and assemblies with solvents or other cleaning solutions.
  • Inflates tires, fills gasoline tanks and oil reservoirs, and greases aircraft using grease gun.
  • May assist flight line mechanic in servicing and repairing aircraft prior to flight.
  • Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned

Knowledge & Skills:

  • 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 secret security clearance.
  • Must be able to pass background check and drug screening

Qualifications

Experience & Education:

  • High School degree or equivalent required.
  • Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural, mechanical, or electrical repair is desired.
  • Current FAA Airframe & Power plant (A&P) Certification a plus

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.
  • 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.
  • May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, 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.

Benefits include the following:

  • 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
  • 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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Travel Required

Yes. 20%

About V2X

V2X

V2X is a global mission support and services company that provides integrated solutions to U.S. defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Formed through the merger of Vertex Aerospace and Vectrus, the company delivers end-to-end support across logistics, maintenance, infrastructure operations, IT services, and mission readiness for military installations and deployed environments worldwide.

For job seekers, V2X offers a broad range of career opportunities spanning aviation maintenance, logistics, engineering support, cybersecurity, IT services, facilities management, and program management. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning service members, and cleared professionals who want to continue supporting defense missions in hands-on operational roles both in the United States and overseas.

Unlike traditional defense manufacturers focused on building platforms, V2X specializes in sustaining and enabling mission operations. Employees often work directly in support of military readiness—maintaining aircraft, managing base operations, supporting deployed logistics, and ensuring critical infrastructure functions reliably in challenging environments. This makes V2X particularly relevant for professionals who prefer operational, field-based, and mission sustainment work.

As global defense operations become more complex and logistics-heavy, demand continues to grow for integrated support providers like V2X. For professionals seeking stable, mission-focused careers with strong ties to real-world military operations, V2X stands out as a key employer in the defense services and readiness ecosystem.

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