Airframes CDQAR Mech III

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET, Inc.); Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) program

Wellness programs

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 paid holidays

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ACET, Incorporated seeks a safety-driven H-1 Airframes/Hydraulics Mechanic to serve as CDQAR at MCAS New River in Jacksonville, NC. You will perform quality inspections across multiple disciplines and manage hydraulic and structural systems for UH-1/AH-1 platforms.

The role requires extensive aviation maintenance experience, a CDQAR background on USMC helicopters, and the ability to obtain base access. Join ACET to contribute to mission-critical readiness and compliance in a thriving

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of aviation maintenance experience.
• CDQAR on USMC UH-1 or AH-1 aircraft.
• Primary background from the 6154 MOS (Helicopter Mechanic, UH-1/AH-1).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with OOMA software and Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) processes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to MCAS New River.

Responsibilities

• Perform meticulous initial, in-progress, and final quality inspections during maintenance, repair, modification, rework, and overhaul of H-1 aircraft, components, and parts.
• Execute quality inspections across airframes, hydraulics, avionics, electrical, instrument, and armament systems.
• Inspect on-site equipment, support vehicles, and tools for zero-defect tool control.
• Assist in PQDR documentation, processing, and responses.
• Provide clear technical guidance and interpretation of procedures to mechanics for safe flight line services.
• Perform routine and unscheduled maintenance on UH-1 and AH-1 platforms.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and structural systems, plus fuel and oil subsystems.
• Execute advanced structural repairs including carbon fiber, sheet metal, and composites.
• Conduct corrosion prevention and long-term preservation on flight lines.
• Safely operate towing equipment during flight line and hangar operations.
• Maintain maintenance documentation per OOMA and naval forms.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

CDQAR experience

UH-1/AH-1 knowledge

OOMA familiarity

NAMP processes

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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:

ACET is seeking a highly skilled and safety-driven H-1 Airframes/Hydraulics Mechanic to serve as a Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) at our MCAS New River location in Jacksonville, NC.

The ideal candidate will come from the primary discipline of Airframes MOS 6154 and possess extensive experience with USMC UH-1 or AH-1 aircraft. In this role, you will be responsible for performing routine aircraft maintenance, managing hydraulic and structural systems, and acting as a critical line of defense for safety and compliance. As a CDQAR, you will perform technical inspections across multiple disciplines (avionics, electrical, structural, and armament) to guarantee the highest level of flight readiness and contract compliance.

Collateral Duty Quality Assurance (CDQA) Responsibilities:

• Perform meticulous initial, in-progress, and final quality technical inspections during the maintenance, repair, modification, rework, and overhaul of H-1 aircraft, components, and parts.
• Execute quality technical inspections across functional assignments, including airframes, hydraulics, avionics, electrical, instrument, and armament systems.
• Conduct comprehensive quality and safety inspections of all on-site equipment, support vehicles, and tools utilized in aircraft maintenance to ensure zero-defect tool control.
• Assist in the preparation, documentation, processing, and answering of Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs).
• Provide clear technical guidance, instructional support, and interpretation of complex written procedures to mechanics to assure acceptable quality work and safe flight line services.

General Maintenance & Airframe Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and unscheduled aircraft maintenance functions on UH-1 and AH-1 platforms.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex aircraft hydraulic and structural systems, as well as fuel and oil subsystems.
• Perform advanced structural repairs, including carbon fiber, sheet metal, and composite repairs.
• Execute flight-line corrosion prevention, localized treatment, and long-term preservation techniques.
• Safely operate aircraft towing equipment during flight line and hangar towing operations.
• Perform functional checks and pre-flight/post-flight inspections as required and trained.
• Maintain flawless maintenance documentation utilizing OOMA and all required naval aviation forms.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of dedicated aviation maintenance experience.
• Prior experience as a Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) on USMC UH-1 or AH-1 aircraft.
• Must possess a primary background from the 6154 MOS (Helicopter Mechanic, UH-1/AH-1).
• High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED).
• Proficiency with OOMA (Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity) software and Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) processes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to MCAS New River (Clearance or base access requirements as applicable).

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 /

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.