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Aircraft Structural Mechanic – KC-130J Program – Crestview, Florida

United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Overview

Overview Ensures the structural integrity and airworthiness of aircraft by inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and modifying airframes, wings, fuselage, and control surfaces. Plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs both internal and external aircraft structures and surfaces in accordance with technical manuals, engineering drawings, and FAA regulations. Disassembles existing aircraft structure for modification install and structural inspections. Interpret technical manuals and engineering drawings for the proper tools, fasteners, location and methods of installation to meet required specification.


Responsibilities

Job Duties

 

 

  • Document detailed records of maintenance and repair work performed.
  • Always maintain training currency.
  • Lays out, locates, fits, trims, assembles, and installs parts assemblies and skins where dimensions are critical and fitting is to exacting tolerance.
  • Drill, countersink and rivet exterior skin panels where skin quality is critical. Works from all types of complex blueprints, E.O.'s and production illustrations
  • Completes inspection of existing aircraft structures
  • Completes any or all structural rework/repair, squawks, and E.O.'s. 
  • May be required to work in confined space.
  • Fabricate detail parts from blueprint or engineering instructions
  • Perform aircraft inventory, acceptance, and inspections

Material & Equipment Directly Used

Drive company vehicle.

Operate ground support equipment required to perform daily job functions.

Working Environment

Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and organize inventory within non-airconditioned hangar maintenance areas and outdoors flight line.

Physical Activities

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee must be able to work on their feet for 10 hours.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of aircraft mechanical experience.
  • Ability to utilize computer-based systems to perform duties.
  • Must be willing/able to work any shift or schedule.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Five (5) years of documented experience in aircraft structural installation, modification, troubleshooting and repair.
  • Heavy C-130 structural modification/inspection experience preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret aircraft technical orders, drawings, and blueprints.
  • Always maintain training currency.
  • Must be self-motivated and have the ability to schedule job tasks to meet completion timeline.
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain in force a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be a citizen of the United States of America
  • Must be able to pass a stringent background investigation
  • Must be able to utilize computer-based systems to perform duties
  • Must be able to work Independently and safely
  • Must be willing/able to work any shift or schedule.
  • Some travel possible, up to 25%

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of aircraft mechanical experience.
  • Ability to utilize computer-based systems to perform duties.
  • Must be willing/able to work any shift or schedule.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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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