We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Bring your experience and ideas to be part of the On-Site Quick Response Team (OSQRT) as a Maintenance Technician supporting our maintenance operations at Naval Air Station North Island San Diego, California. This position involves heavy maintenance on the CMV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. Work is primarily focused on troubleshooting aircraft systems, major installations, damage inspection/evaluation. logistics, and functional testing, and repairs.

This position is onsite in San Diego California on, Naval Air Station North Island, and supporting the CMV-22 deployments.

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.

• 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 standards for the highest levels of safety and quality, and in accordance approved technical publications.

• Maintain a positive rapport with the military/government customer.

• Work alongside military maintainers when required.

• Provide accurate status reports of current projects at a minimum weekly.

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

Skills You Bring to This Role:

• Rotary Wing maintenance experience on medium/heavy helicopters. Experience in United States Marine Corps military occupation specialty (MOS) 6326 V-22 Communications/Navigation/ Electrical/Systems Technician. 6116 Tiltrotor Mechanic. 6156 Tiltrotor airframe mechanic, or Navy, Airforce equivalent is highly preferred.

• Ability to navigate and comprehend V-22 Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and Technical Drawings (TEI).

• Ability to evaluate damaged components using precision measuring tools and perform applicable repair.

• Must be able 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.

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

• Verification of prior military experience is required and documented in the Advanced Skills Management System (ASM) or equivalent systems. 

• Dynamic individuals, driven by motivation and a passion for resolving technical challenges. Thrive in an aviation maintenance environment with ever shifting priorities, prioritize safety and maintenance efficiency.

What you need to be successful:

• Completed High School diploma is required.

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

• V-22 Quality Assurance Representative, Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) experience preferred.

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) A&P Certification preferred.

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

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

• Will be required to deploy in support of the US Navy Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) mission, both afloat and ashore.

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
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• 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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