Aircraft Mechanic I - Airframes
About The Position
This position is awaiting contract award. We are seeking an entry-to-mid-level Aircraft Mechanic I – Airframes to support organizational-level (O-Level) maintenance operations for the F/A-18 variants assigned at NAS JRB Fort Worth. Operating under the direct supervision of senior mechanics and shop leads, you will perform routine maintenance, basic structural repairs, and component replacements on aircraft structures, landing gear, flight controls, and hydraulic systems. This position offers an excellent opportunity to expand your tactical aviation career while ensuring the mission readiness of squadron aircraft.
Requirements
- Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of military or commercial aviation structures/airframes experience, ideally working with military tactical jets or similar aviation platforms.
- Basic understanding of the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) or equivalent commercial/military aviation maintenance frameworks.
- Basic familiarity with standard hand tools, riveting equipment, torque wrenches, and safety wire procedures.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of military aviation structural mechanic training (e.g., USN/USMC AM "A" school or equivalent) is highly desirable.
- Prior experience maintaining F/A-18 Legacy or Super Hornet platforms.
- Experience executing basic sheet metal or composite composite patch repairs.
Responsibilities
- Assist with basic scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on F/A-18 structures, landing gear, brake assemblies, flight control mechanisms, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
- Remove and replace worn or damaged aircraft parts, including panels, fairings, seals, and hydraulic lines under close supervision.
- Assist in conducting daily, pre-flight, post-flight, and periodic phase inspections of structural components to spot cracks, corrosion, or leaks.
- Operate ground support equipment, including hydraulic test stands (MULE), nitrogen servicing carts, and maintenance stands safely.
- Learn to interpret fundamental blueprints, Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIMs), and basic structural drawings.
- Input daily maintenance activities, parts used, and task completions into military tracking databases (NALCOMIS/OOMA).
- Adhere strictly to workplace safety regulations, with zero-tolerance enforcement of the Tool Control Program (TCP), Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, and hazardous waste disposal guidelines.
- Participate in general flight line duties, including aircraft washing, lubrication, towing, jacking, and launch/recovery operations.
- Maintain cleanliness and order across the hangar floor, tool rooms, and surrounding structural work centers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Life insurance, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Program
- Wellness programs
- Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
