Senior A&P Lead Aircraft Technician — DoD/FAA Clearance

Vectrus, Inc — Chicago, IL

Estimated salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $62,630–$99,130 per year, median $79,870. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.

V2X is seeking a skilled Lead Aircraft Mechanic in Chicago, IL to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft, engines and mission equipment. You will work in an aviation hangar, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, safety standards and documentation requirements.

The ideal candidate holds FAA A&P with IA, seven years as a lead mechanic, and the ability to obtain DOJ security clearance. You will troubleshoot, overhaul, balance rotors, and support ground handling, reporting on

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