Aircraft Mechanic I – Ordnance Team Member
About The Position
This position is awaiting contract award. We are seeking an entry-to-mid-level Aircraft Mechanic I – Ordnance Team Member to support organizational-level (O-Level) aviation ordnance operations for the F/A-18 variants assigned to NAS JRB Fort Worth. Operating under the direct supervision and guidance of the Ordnance Team Lead and CDI/QASO personnel, you will assist with the safe loading, unloading, arming, de-arming, and maintenance of aircraft armament, weapon release systems, and explosive devices. This position provides a direct track for developing GovCon technical experience while strictly adhering to military explosive safety criteria.
Requirements
- Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of military or commercial aviation maintenance experience, preferably within an aviation ordnance (AO / I-Level or O-Level) or weapons-handling setting.
- Basic familiarity with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) or equivalent military weapon safety handling frameworks.
- Basic proficiency with standard hand tools, torque wrenches, and ordnance ground support handling equipment.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access classified flight line networks and explosive storage areas.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from a military aviation ordnance technical school (e.g., USN/USMC AO "A" school or equivalent) is highly preferred.
- Prior experience working on F/A-18 Legacy or Super Hornet armament platforms.
- Familiarity with ordnance electronic test sets and wiring circuit safety checks.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the safe loading, unloading, and positioning of aviation ordnance, ammunition, and guided missiles onto F/A-18 aircraft utilizing specialized bomb lifts and loading equipment.
- Support the installation, removal, and cleaning of aircraft bomb racks, ejector racks, missile launchers, and M61A1 gun subsystems under direct supervision.
- Assist senior mechanics in performing routine scheduled inspections, corrosion control, and minor hardware servicing on armament suspension equipment.
- Participate in pre-flight and post-flight checks of weapons systems to ensure mechanical connections and safety pins are secure.
- Maintain 100% compliance with the military Explosive Handling Qualification and Certification Program and instantly flag any safety deviations to the shop supervisor.
- Adhere strictly to the squadron's Tool Control Program (TCP) by conducting mandatory tool box inventories before and after every maintenance shift.
- Log basic maintenance tasks, parts usage, and inspections within military electronic logbooks (NALCOMIS/OOMA) as directed.
- Enforce Foreign Object Damage (FOD) mitigation rules and support hazardous material handling protocols in the ordnance workspace.
- Assist with flight line launch and recovery cycles, including mechanical system arming/de-arming sequences under the supervision of a certified QASO.
- Help maintain a pristine and orderly work environment within the ordnance shop, magazine storage sites, and flight line staging areas.
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
