Aircraft Mechanic III

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology, Inc.•Fort Worth, TX

2d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

This position is awaiting contract award. We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Aircraft Mechanic III to support organizational-level (O-Level) maintenance operations for the F/A-18 (Multiple Variants) assigned to NAS JRB Fort Worth, Texas. As a senior-level technician and team lead, you will perform, supervise, and inspect complex, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance. You will provide critical technical guidance to lower-level mechanics, troubleshoot intricate system malfunctions, and ensure total compliance with NAVAIR technical instructions to maximize aircraft mission readiness.

Requirements

Minimum of eight (8) years of aviation maintenance experience, with at least four (4) years specializing directly in F/A-18 C/D or comparable military tactical jet aircraft.
Current or previous qualification as an F/A-18 CDI and QASO, with the ability to re-qualify immediately upon hire.
Complete mastery of the NAMP (COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series), Navy Technical Publications, and structural repair blueprints.
Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access the flight line and military facilities.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

An FAA A&P License is highly preferred but may be substituted with comprehensive NAMP/military equivalent training documentation.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, modifications, and repairs of extreme difficulty on aircraft structures, components, and primary systems (including airframes, flight controls, powerplants, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel, and landing gear).
Troubleshoot complex aircraft discrepancies using blueprints, wiring diagrams, Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIMs), and automated test equipment.
Conduct rigid pre-flight, post-flight, and periodic scheduled aircraft structural and safety inspections.
Act as a maintenance team leader, supervising the shift workflow and instructing Aircraft Mechanics I and II on safe maintenance practices.
Execute duties as a qualified Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) or Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO), certifying that all work meets strict Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) protocols.
Approve and certify aircraft safe-for-flight documentation and accurately enter maintenance data into military logging systems.
Direct flight line operations, including aircraft ground handling, marshaling, towing, and hangaring procedures.
Enforce corporate and military safety initiatives, specifically focusing on Tool Control Programs (TCP), Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, and hazardous waste disposal rules.