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C-17 Aircraft Modification Technician

Vanator
Lewis, WA Full Time | Contractor
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 1/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the C-17 Aircraft Modification Technician position at Vanator?

Job Description:

We are looking for an Experienced C-17 Product Repair/Modifications Technician in direct support of C-17 Globe master III Integrated Sustainment Program. The position is located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Assemble, disassemble and/or modify systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes
  • Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul
  • Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment
  • Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components
  • Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components
  • Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results)
  • Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements.
  • Oversees training
  • Works under general direction
  • Must be able to pass Ground Operations Personnel (GOP) and air respirator medical physicals and maintain qualification/certification

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience working from heights & using fall protection equipment with weight limitations of 225lb or lower.
  • 3 years' experience having the ability to read, understand, and interpret basic engineering drawings and technical specifications
  • 3 years' experience in detecting hazardous working conditions and safety problems via a regular check of equipment and work area
  • 3 years' experience in repair, maintenance, and retrofit processes and practices

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Prefer knowledge of live aircraft operations, environment and support, including pneumatic, hydraulic, structural, electrical, and propulsion systems operations.
  • Minimum 3 years C-17 platform experience preferred
  • Ability to read, interprets and understand C-17 blueprints and USAF Technical Orders.
  • Prefer multi-system operations, maintenance and repair experience including pneumatic, hydraulic, structural, electrical, and propulsion systems
  • Ability to work safely within complicated schedules and establish criteria and work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service

Typical Education / Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate 2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).

This is for a 2 shift operation (1st and 2nd shift). Personnel will be assigned to a shift based on type of experience and need.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $47.78 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45 - $48

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