Aircraft Mechanic II

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Fort Worth, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $42.00 To $42.92 Hourly

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) system engineering and information technology firm. Incorporated in 1999, we support mission critical Information Technology (IT) business needs for clients within the intelligence community (IC), Department of Defense (DOD), Veteran Administration (VA) and for select commercial clients. ACET, Inc.’s technical, programmatic, and analytical professionals are experts in commercial technology, customized solutions, and proprietary government systems.

This position is awaiting contract award.

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic II to perform organizational-level (O-Level) maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on F/A-18 aircraft assigned to NAS JRB Fort Worth.

Operating as a highly skilled mid-level technician, you will be responsible for diagnosing and correcting mechanical and structural discrepancies. You will work independently on standard maintenance tasks and assist senior Aircraft Mechanics (Level III) on complex system adjustments, ensuring that all work complies with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP).

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on F/A-18 aircraft, including engines, powerplants, airframes, flight controls, landing gear, fuel systems, and hydraulic components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic malfunctions using technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and automated test gear.
• Remove, inspect, repair, and reinstall aircraft components to ensure proper fit, alignment, and functional operation.

• Perform pre-flight, post-flight, and periodic phase inspections to verify the safe operating condition of the aircraft.
• Complete all maintenance documentation precisely in military data tracking systems (NALCOMIS/OOMA) to log actions, parts usage, and inspections.
• Adhere strictly to Tool Control Programs (TCP), Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention protocols, and corporate hazardous material standards.

• Assist with flight line operations, including aircraft ground handling, towing, jacking, and launch/recovery operations.
• Support workplace safety protocols by keeping work spaces, hangars, and flight line surfaces orderly and clear of hazards.

• Minimum of four (4) to five (5) years of military or commercial aviation maintenance experience, with at least two (2) years specializing in F/A-18 (variants) or similar military tactical jet platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of the NAMP (COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series), Navy Technical Publications, and structural repair guidelines.
• Must possess an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance or have the eligibility to obtain base installation access immediately.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Military aviation technical school training highly preferred.

• Prior U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps O-Level fleet experience.
• Progression toward or current qualification as a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI).
• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.

• Ability to safely lift and carry parts or toolkits weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Physical capability to bend, kneel, crawl, stand for prolonged periods, and maneuver within the tight cockpits or bays of tactical jets.
• Ability to work comfortably at heights using maintenance platforms, scaffolding, and stands.
• Tolerance to endure outdoor work conditions on the Fort Worth flight line through seasonal variations in temperature, wind, and rain.

ACET continues to expand its aerospace and aviation sustainment operations supporting multiple Department of Defense aviation platforms worldwide. This position provides the opportunity to directly shape strategic sustainment growth initiatives while supporting operational readiness and…