Aircraft Mechanic I - Airframes

Aircraft Mechanic I Airframes

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.

We are seeking an entry-to-mid-level Aircraft Mechanic I Airframes to support organizational-level (O-Level) maintenance operations for the F/A-18 variants assigned at NAS JRB Fort Worth.

Operating under the direct supervision of senior mechanics and shop leads, you will perform routine maintenance, basic structural repairs, and component replacements on aircraft structures, landing gear, flight controls, and hydraulic systems. This position offers an excellent opportunity to expand your tactical aviation career while ensuring the mission readiness of squadron aircraft.

Responsibilities

Airframe & Hydraulics Maintenance

• Assist with basic scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on F/A-18 structures, landing gear, brake assemblies, flight control mechanisms, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Remove and replace worn or damaged aircraft parts, including panels, fairings, seals, and hydraulic lines under close supervision.
• Assist in conducting daily, pre-flight, post-flight, and periodic phase inspections of structural components to spot cracks, corrosion, or leaks.
• Operate ground support equipment, including hydraulic test stands (MULE), nitrogen servicing carts, and maintenance stands safely.

Documentation & Shop Safety

• Learn to interpret fundamental blueprints, Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIMs), and basic structural drawings.
• Input daily maintenance activities, parts used, and task completions into military tracking databases (NALCOMIS/OOMA).
• Adhere strictly to workplace safety regulations, with zero-tolerance enforcement of the Tool Control Program (TCP), Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, and hazardous waste disposal guidelines.

Flight Line Operations

• Participate in general flight line duties, including aircraft washing, lubrication, towing, jacking, and launch/recovery operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and order across the hangar floor, tool rooms, and surrounding structural work centers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of military or commercial aviation structures/airframes experience, ideally working with military tactical jets or similar aviation platforms.
• Basic understanding of the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) or equivalent commercial/military aviation maintenance frameworks.
• Basic familiarity with standard hand tools, riveting equipment, torque wrenches, and safety wire procedures.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of military aviation structural mechanic training (e.g., USN/USMC AM "A" school or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience maintaining F/A-18 Legacy or Super Hornet platforms.
• Experience executing basic sheet metal or composite composite patch repairs.

Physical Requirements

• 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 in tight workspaces like cockpits or small access bays.
• Comfort working at heights on maintenance stands and scaffolding.
• Resilience to work in an outdoor flight line environment subjected to extreme North Texas summer heat, winter cold, and high noise levels.

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.

At ACET, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a comprehensive Total Rewards program that recognizes and supports the diverse needs of our workforce. Our offerings are designed to attract, motivate, and retain top talent while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and well-being.

• Employee benefits include the following:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Program
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Please note that all compensation, benefits, and policies are subject to change at the company's discretion. While we make every effort to provide advance notice of changes, adjustments may occur based on business needs, economic conditions, and industry standards.

**Must be US Citizen to apply**

ACET is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

ACET is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.