Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Full Time Camp Pendleton, CA, US

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:

The Aircraft Structural Mechanic I is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, and maintaining aircraft structures, functional components, and various complex aircraft systems. This role ensures all aircraft are safe and fully operational by performing detailed hourly, calendar, and phase inspections, interpreting technical data, and executing precision mechanical and structural repairs.

Responsibilities:

• Identify malfunctions in aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces/controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power units (APU), and ventilation/heating systems.
• Repair and rebuild critical structural components—including wings and fuselages—utilizing specialized tools such as shears, sheet metal brakes, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills.
• Replace and repair worn components including rigging, surface controls, plumbing/hydraulic units, carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel/oil pumps, compressor bleed valves, and engine-mounted gearboxes.
• Remove engines using hoists or forklifts; disassemble, inspect, repair, reassemble, and reinstall engine assemblies.
• Perform 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections.
• Run operational tests using specialized equipment like ignition analyzers, compression checkers, distributor timers, ammeters, and jet calibration (Jetcal) testers.
• Examine reciprocating and jet engines for cracked cylinders, oil leaks, corrosion, foreign object damage (FOD), burnt areas, distortions, warping, wear, and turbine blade integrity.
• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories.
• Execute routine servicing duties including flushing crankcases, cleaning screens/filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
• Supervise the safe jacking and towing of aircraft.
• Enter accurate descriptions of all work performed into official maintenance records and verify satisfactory completion.
• Service engines and airframe components at line stations to perform short-of-overhaul repairs that maintain safe operating conditions.

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to read and interpret manufacturers' manuals, airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, engineering data, and technical specifications.
• Ability to specialize in the repair, modification, and work of structural, precision, and functional spare parts, assemblies, or engine repair.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) license may be required.
• Demonstrated skill in using hand tools, power tools, gauges, and heavy machinery (e.g., forklifts, hoists).

Why Join ACET

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 mission success across the global aviation enterprise.

What We Offer:

At ACET, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a comprehensive Total…