Aircraft Mechanic III – Egress

Adams-Communication-; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability (short-term)

401(k) program

Wellness program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III – Egress to oversee maintenance of F/A-18 egress systems and lead a team of technicians on complex inspections.

The role requires proven expertise in explosive safety, experience with ejection seats and related subsystems, and strong leadership to mentor junior mechanics while ensuring strict compliance with safety and QA standards.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years in tactical aircraft maintenance focusing on F/A-18 egress systems.
• Active or eligible DoD secret clearance.
• Experience as F/A-18 CDI or QASO preferred.
• Explosive safety certifications and weapon handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and test egress systems including seats and initiators.
• Safely arm/de-arm and configure egress components per safety guidelines.
• Lead egress tasks across multiple F/A-18 variants.
• Mentor junior technicians and ensure QA compliance.

Skills

Egress systems

Explosive safety

Leadership

Maintenance testing

Electrical diagnostics

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Aircraft Mechanic III – Egress

Fort Worth, TX, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1708

$40.00 To $44.91 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.

The Aircraft Mechanic III – Egress serves as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for organizational-level (O-Level) maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of F/A-18 egress systems assigned to Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) Fort Worth, Texas

In this senior leadership role, you will perform and oversee critical maintenance on ejection seats, escape systems, canopy jettison subsystems, and all associated explosive or ballistic devices. You are responsible for ensuring that all egress workflows strictly conform to NAVAIR instructions, explosive safety requirements, and Quality Assurance metrics while mentoring junior technicians.

Responsibilities

Egress Systems Maintenance & Explosive Safety

• Perform, inspect, and operationally test aircraft egress systems, including ejection seats, canopy sequencing, escape hatches, initiators, and ballistic components.
• Safely arm, de‑arm, configure, and restore aircraft egress systems adhering to exact explosive safety guidelines and technical instructions.
• Diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic discrepancies within the escape system utilizing voltmeters, leak detectors, and specialized circuitry analyzers.
• Conduct rigid removal, replacement, rigging, and structural adjustments of ejection components following scheduled or unscheduled maintenance actions.

Technical Leadership & Inspections

• Lead, coordinate, and supervise daily egress tasks across multiple F/A-18 variants to satisfy the squadron's production schedule.
• Provide targeted technical guidance, safety oversight, and hands-on mentorship to lower-level mechanics.
• Interpret complex blueprints, structural engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIMs), and Technical Directives.
• Complete mandatory military logbook logging, discrepancy documentation, and maintenance action sheets with total precision.
• Cross-train and support maintenance on general airframes, mechanical flight controls, or fuel structures when secondary tasks are required to get aircraft safe-for-flight.
• Coordinate shift turn-overs and aircraft availability directly with Quality Assurance, Production Control, and government representatives.
• Enforce flawless workplace compliance regarding Foreign Object Damage (FOD) mitigation, the Tool Control Program (TCP), and OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of tactical aircraft maintenance experience, with a heavy emphasis on F/A-18 egress systems.
• Current or previous qualification as an F/A-18 Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) or Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO). Formal military school training in aircraft egress/escape systems is highly required.
• Documented familiarity and success managing military explosive safety standards, weapon/explosive certifications, and egress de‑arming mechanics.
• Must possess an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance or satisfy requirements to obtain installation access instantly.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps fleet experience maintaining F/A-18A-D or F/A-18E/F aircraft at the O-Level.
• Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely handle, lift, or position heavy egress components up to 50 pounds.
• Stamina to stand, kneel, bend, crawl, and perform overhead mechanical rigging inside tight cockpits or confined workspaces.
• Comfort working outdoors on open-air flight lines under extreme North Texas weather and noisy operating environments.

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 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**

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

Drug Free Workplace:

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 / Affirmitive 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.