Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Mustang Services, LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mustang Services, LLC seeks a skilled aircraft maintenance technician to support the PMA-265 Super Hornet and Growler modification program. The role centers on systematic kit installation and structural maintenance, with a strict zero-defect standard and readiness to deploy internationally.

The technician performs kit installation, structural integration, corrosion mitigation, inspections, and cross-functional support across NAS Lemoore, NAS Oceana, NAS Whidbey Island, MCAS Iwakuni, and other

Qualifications

• Experience supporting aircraft modification programs.
• Ability to perform in-field maintenance with strict safety standards.
• Willingness to travel domestically and overseas.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Execute kit installation and structural upgrades on F/A-18 platforms.
• Perform drilling, fabrication, and assembly of metal components.
• Install rivets and fasteners to maintain structural integrity.
• Identify and address corrosion, perform removal, treatment and prevention.
• Conduct inspections affecting safety of flight (QAR/CDQAR).
• Provide cross-functional support to team members in various areas.
• Maintain airframe components and rig flight control surfaces per OEM standards.
• Adhere to Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and directives.
• Obtain/maintain qualifications for AGSE and tools.
• Be willing to deploy internationally and work a high-tenure schedule.

Skills

Zero-defect mindset

Technical discipline

Global travel readiness

Security clearance

Job description

This position supports the PMA-265 Super Hornet and Growler modificationprogram. The role centers on systematic kit installation and structural maintenance. Because lives depend on the integrity of every task, this mission requires absolute technical discipline, a \"zero-defect\" mentality, and the flexibility to deploy to international and off-site locations.

• Kit Installation: Execute technical modification kits on F/A-18E, F/A-18F, and EA-18G platforms with zero-defect precision.
• Structural Integration: Perform drilling, fabrication, and assembly of metal components to facilitate critical upgrades.
• Fastener Operations: Install rivets and various metal fasteners required to maintain structural integrity.
• Corrosion Mitigation: Perform expert-level corrosion identification, removal, treatment, and prevention.
• Technical Inspections: Conduct QAR/CDQAR inspections of maintenance procedures affecting safety of flight.
• Cross-Functional Support: Provide “cross-pollination” by assisting other team members in various functional areas.
• General Airframe Maintenance & Rigging: Repair and replace aircraft fuselage components, wings, surfaces, and airfoils to OEM standards, including the removal, installation, and rigging of flight control surfaces.
• Regulatory Compliance: Strictly adhere to the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and all associated technical directives.
• Technical Qualifications: Ability to obtain/maintain certifications for corrosion control, hydraulic contamination, and other necessary technical qualifications.
• Support Equipment: Ability to obtain/maintain qualifications for any Aviation Ground Support Equipment (AGSE) and specialized tooling.
• Security Clearance: An active Secret Clearance is required.
• Global Deployment & Travel: Must be willing and able to travel domestically and overseas with a valid passport.
• High-Tempo Schedule: Willingness to work 10-hour days during peak installation periods.
• Primary Hubs: Personnel are primarily based at NAS Lemoore, NAS Oceana, NAS Whidbey Island, or MCAS Iwakuni.
• Off-Site Rotations: Teams deploy to NAS Fallon, NAS Patuxent River, or NAS China Lake, etc. for specific installation cycles.
• Deployment