Aircraft Component Repair Technician I (Blaster Tech)- Madison, MS

DescriptionWorking across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

As a Blaster Tech, you will be responsible for preparing surfaces for painting, removing rust and old paint, and ensuring a smooth and clean surface for further inspections on aircraft components.

This is a hands-on role that requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Duties: - Operate media blasting equipment to remove rust, old paint, and other debris from surfaces.

Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate protective gear while working with media blasting equipment

Inspect surfaces after media blasting to ensure they are clean and ready for further Inspection Processes

Maintain and clean media blasting equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning

Collaborate with other team members to complete projects on time and according to specifications

Qualifications:

Previous experience using media blasters or in a similar role is preferred. Proficient in using media blasting equipment and tools.

Knowledge of different types of surfaces and materials

Ability to read and follow instructions accurately

Basic math skills for measuring and calculating material quantities

Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks and lift heavy objects if required

Prioritize daily workload based on program, management, and/or scheduling requirements.

Plan and execute component repair activities.

Recognize or identify problems and provide input for solutions.

Perform tasks under distracting or monotonous conditions without significant loss of thought process and efficiency.

Operate hand and power tools.

Read, understand, and respond to written instructions and logbook notations.

Inform appropriate personnel of materials and equipment problems.

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

At least 0-2 years experience in general maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 2+ years of experience in work directly related to aircraft component maintenance.

FAA Airframe and Power Plant license.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to,

Remove coatings and clean aircraft components

Provide reports to management as required

Write routine reports and correspondence to management

Provide guidance to team members by interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Planning and organizing all work within area of responsibility

Employee benefits include the following:

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

Retirement plan

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 plansEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)