Aircraft Maintenance, Aviation Industry, Avionics, Blade Servers, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Documentation, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Equipment Replacement, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Leadership, Military, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Organizational Skills, Propulsion, Quality Assurance, Schematics, Security Clearance, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Writing, User Documentation, Vehicle Fleets
VTG is hiring for a H1 CETS Technician at McGuire, NJ.
Responsibilities:
The H1 CETS Technician position requires highly qualified personnel capable of performing advanced-level aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, and system support in direct replacement of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) personnel. Candidates must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of rotary-wing aircraft systems and possess the ability to operate independently in high-tempo operational environments.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 5–10 years of hands-on aviation maintenance experience, specifically supporting rotary-wing platforms.
- Proven experience performing organizational and/or intermediate-level maintenance.
- Demonstrated expertise in full aircraft systems, including but not limited to avionics, electrical, hydraulic, flight controls, and propulsion systems.
- Ability to perform advanced troubleshooting, fault isolation, and corrective actions using technical data and schematics.
- Experience utilizing Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), wiring diagrams, and maintenance instruction manuals.
- H1 platform experience (AH-1Z and/or UH-1Y) strongly preferred.
- 4-blade system experience (rotor/drive systems) highly desired and considered a significant advantage.
- Certifications & Qualifications:
- Relevant military qualifications/designations or equivalent civilian certifications.
- Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) or Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) experience is highly desirable.
- Active or ability to obtain required security clearance.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while supporting fleet readiness and mission requirements.
- Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with squadron personnel, NATEC, and program leadership.
- Proven ability to operate in deployed or expeditionary environments.
Preferred (Value-Added) Qualifications:
- Prior experience directly supporting OEM, FST, or NATEC-level efforts.
- Background in technical assist requests (TARs), engineering investigations, or ELAR documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to provide on-the-job training (OJT) and mentorship to fleet personnel.