F/A-18 Aircraft Mechanic Lead - 2nd Shift

ADP, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

401(k) program

Wellness programs

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ACET is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III (Team Lead) for the 2nd shift to manage a crew of technicians at NAS Oceana. You will oversee maintenance tasks, ensure mission-capable F/A-18E/F aircraft, and maintain strict NAMP compliance.

The role requires 5–6+ years in aviation maintenance, DoD Secret clearance, and Navy aviation systems expertise. U.S. Navy/Marine avionics experience is preferred; CDI and related qualifications are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–6+ years of aviation maintenance experience, with a strict baseline of at least 3 years explicitly focused on the F/A-18E/F architecture at the 'O' or 'D' level.
• Must possess and maintain an active DoD Secret Security Clearance. Continued employment depends on maintaining clearance eligibility.
• Prior U.S. Navy or Marine Corps aviation structural/powerplant/avionics rating (e.g., AM, AD, AT, AE, AZ) at the Petty Officer Second Class (E-5) level or above is highly preferred.
• Extensive mastery of Navy aviation electronic environments, specifically OOMA / NALCOMIS, DECKPLATE, and Joint Technical Data Integration (JTDI).
• Exceptional ability to read, interpret, and isolate failures utilizing complex aircraft blueprints, structural assembly drawings, wiring schematics, and technical directives.
• Possession of (or immediate eligibility to achieve) F/A-18E/F CDI (Collateral Duty Inspector), Plane Captain, and specific system operation turn/jack qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily shift operations, distribute maintenance tasks to junior mechanics, manage work-center workflow, and ensure the on-time delivery of mission-capable aircraft to satisfy VFC-12's rigorous tactical training and adversary flight schedules.
• Perform and supervise deep organizational 'O'-level maintenance, including intricate troubleshooting, testing, and alignment of complex avionics, pneudraulics, landing gear, environmental control systems (ECS), and GE F414-GE-400 engines.
• Act as a frontline inspector and technical authority. Verify compliance with Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) technical manuals, check structural tolerances, clear maintenance discrepancies, and log accurate data into OOMA/NALCOMIS.
• Strictly enforce the Tool Control Program (TCP) to maintain 100% tool accountability. Command rigorous Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention walks and guarantee clean, hazard-free workspaces across the flight line and hangar decks.
• Provide real-time guidance, technical mentorship, and OJT (On-the-Job Training) to Mechanic I and II technicians. Ensure all crew members are fully qualified and working safely within approved Navy maintenance guidelines.
• Coordinate dynamic, rapid-response aircraft launch and recovery operations, hot pit refuels, safety turnarounds, and cross-decking actions under demanding or shifting weather conditions on the NAS Oceana airfield.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Security clearance

NAVAIR/NALCOMIS

Technical leadership

Blueprints & schematics

F/A-18E/F CDI

Tools

NALCOMIS

OOMA

DECKPLATE

JTDI

Job description

ACET is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III (Team Lead) for the 2nd shift to manage a crew of technicians at NAS Oceana. You will oversee maintenance tasks, ensure mission-capable F/A-18E/F aircraft, and maintain strict NAMP compliance.

The role requires 5–6+ years in aviation maintenance, DoD Secret clearance, and Navy aviation systems expertise. U.S. Navy/Marine avionics experience is preferred; CDI and related qualifications are expected.