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This role is based in Norfolk, Virginia, and travels to Naval deployments in the US and International.

Maintenance Technician, V-22 - On-Site Quick Response Team:

Join our On-Site Quick Response Team (OSQRT) as a Maintenance Technician and contribute your expertise and innovative ideas to support our maintenance operations at Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia. In this role, you will engage in complex troubleshooting and maintenance of the CMV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. Your primary responsibilities will include diagnosing issues with aircraft avionics systems, installing aeronautical components, inspecting and evaluating damage, managing logistics, and performing functional testing and repairs. This position is based on-site in Norfolk, Virginia, at Naval Air Station Norfolk, with additional support for CMV-22 deployments abroad.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security pre-screening with a subsequent government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information to be considered for this position. This position will require travel to other sites in support of maintenance operations. You will be required to deploy in support of the US Navy Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) mission, both afloat and ashore.

What you’ll be doing as a Maintenance Technician, V-22:

• Analyze assigned tasks, identify the logistics requirements for the repairs and, schedule attainable timelines for the repairs.

• Ensure the team operates in compliance of applicable safety standards, proper use of PPE and, work efficiently on assigned projects.

• Perform maintenance tasks to assist Organizational-Level and Intermediate-Level maintenance with a specific focus on CMV deployments.

• Provide Organizational and Intermediate level maintenance support services at the customers locations as well as conduct heavy maintenance tasks on aircraft structures, systems, and sub-systems.

• Evaluate damage and perform repairs on, electrical and mechanical repairs, structural and composite materials.

• Ensure work performed meets Bell’s expectations for the highest levels of safety and quality, and in accordance approved technical publications.

• Maintain a positive rapport with the military/government customer and work alongside military maintainers when required.

• Provide weekly accurate status reports of current projects.

• Follow tasking from CMV-22 Detachment Leads, Aviation Maintenance Officers, and Detachment Maintenance Officer or OIC (Officer in Charge).

Skills You Bring to This Role:

• Rotary Wing maintenance experience on medium/heavy helicopters is preferred.

• Experience in United States Marine Corps military occupation specialty (MOS) 6326 Aircraft Communications/Navigation/ Electrical/Systems Technician or Navy, Airforce equivalent is highly preferred.

• Ability to work with Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and Temporary Engineering Instructions (TEI) as well as evaluate damage using precision measuring tools and perform applicable repair.

• Competence in Avionics systems fault isolation is preferred but may be obtained within first year of employment.

• Ability to perform operations/functional checks and troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and avionics systems.

• Experience with Naval Aviation Maintenance Policies and, proper maintenance documentation procedures preferred.

• Candidate must possess the ability and attitude to work in a team environment and have good communication and information technology skills.

What you need to be successful:

• At least 5 years of experience working on military and/or commercial aircraft performing heavy maintenance is required.

• Completed High School diploma is required.

• Ability to travel 50% to support Naval deployments in the US and International.

• V-22 Quality Assurance Representative, Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) experience or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) A&P Certification preferred.

• Prior Maintenance/Production Control/ Production Supervisor experience highly desired.

• Selected candidate must be able to obtain a US Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance as condition of employment; Active US Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance is preferred.

Special Note: Candidates must meet the medical, dental, and psychological screening requirements specified in Enclosure 3 to DODI 3020.41 and, if applicable, 5152.225- 5902 Fitness for Duty and Medical/Dental Care Limitations.

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

What we offer you in return:

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year (based on assignment obligations)
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

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