Aircraft Mechanic – Ordnance Team Member

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Fort Worth, TX, US

Salary Range: $40.00 To $40.96 Hourly

Company Overview:

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.

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 Gov Con technical experience while strictly adhering to military explosive safety criteria.

Responsibilities:

Ordnance Systems Handling & Maintenance

• 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.

Explosive Safety & Shop Compliance

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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. Graduation from a military aviation ordnance technical school (e.g., USN/USMC AO "A" school or equivalent) is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working on F/A-18 Legacy or Super Hornet armament platforms.
• Familiarity with ordnance electronic test sets and wiring circuit safety checks.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely lift, maneuver, and position components or loading gear weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Physical capability to stand, bend, kneel, crawl, and work…