Aircraft Mechanic III (Flightline CDQAR)

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology, Inc.•Jacksonville, NC

13h•$0 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

ACET is seeking a highly experienced H-1 Aircraft Mechanic III (Flightline & CDQAR) in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The role performs mechanical flight-line maintenance and serves as a Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), focusing primarily on engines, gearboxes, and drive shafts while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and naval aviation maintenance standards. The position does not involve maintenance of electronics, avionics, instruments, armament, or hydraulic systems. The role requires extensive H-1 platform maintenance experience and prior experience as a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), CDQAR, or equivalent FAA Inspection Authorization experience. The employee uses OOMA for aircraft forms and records, supports environmental health and safety programs, and operates aircraft towing equipment and other maintenance equipment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain or maintain the government security clearance or base access required by the contract. The job has physical requirements, including lifting and maneuvering up to 50 pounds; working in awkward positions and at heights; and performing flight-line extinguisher duties. Additional requirements may include passing a DOT or respiratory physical, operating Powered Industrial Trucks, wearing a respirator, and performing confined-space activities. ACET describes itself as a Veteran Owned Small Business system engineering and information technology firm incorporated in 1999, supporting clients in the intelligence community, Department of Defense, Veterans Administration, and commercial sector. Its aviation sustainment operations support Department of Defense platforms worldwide.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience performing maintenance specifically on the H-1 platform.
At least 4 years of experience serving as a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) or Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) on military aircraft, or equivalent FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) experience.
Deep expertise in H-1 engines, gearboxes, and drive shaft components.
Primary discipline or background in flight-line MOS 6114 (UH-1 Mechanic) or MOS 6174 (AH-1 Mechanic).
Must be qualified or clearable to serve as a CDQAR.
Proficiency with OOMA for logging and record-keeping.
Ability to obtain or maintain the government security clearance or base access specified by the contract.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Able to lift and maneuver 50 pounds.
Able to pass a fit-for-work physical and/or drug test as required.
Able to work in awkward postures, bending, kneeling, squatting, and overhead.
Able to work at heights in the hangar and on the flight-line.
Able to man and perform Flight-line Extinguisher duties.
If required, able to pass a DOT physical and operate Powered Industrial Trucks.
If required, able to pass a respiratory physical and wear a respirator for 2–4 hours.
If required, able to perform confined-space activities.

Responsibilities

Serve as a CDQAR using the employee’s primary flight-line MOS 6114/6174 discipline and perform initial, in-progress, and final quality mechanical inspections during aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, and rework.
Troubleshoot, repair, modify, apply corrosion control, and preserve H-1 aircraft powerplants and mechanical subsystems, primarily engines, gearboxes, and drive shafts.
Perform functional checks and preventive maintenance inspections on aircraft mechanical and fuel systems as required and trained.
Maintain accurate aircraft forms and records using OOMA (Optimized Naval Aviation Logistic Management Information System).
Monitor compliance with and provide hands-on guidance for Environmental Health and Safety programs, including FOD, Confined Space, Lockout/Tag-out, and Fall Protection.
Safely operate aircraft towing equipment during ground operations.
Perform quality and safety inspections on on-site equipment, vehicles, and maintenance tools.