F/A-18 TD Manager & Aircraft Configuration Lead

ADP, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Life insurance, AD&D, and Disability

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 - Technical Directive Manager to serve as the on-site configuration control authority for the F/A-18E/F in NAS Oceana. This leadership role manages TDs, AFCs, AVCs, and safety bulletins to maintain airworthiness and NAMP compliance.

The position requires 6–8+ years in military aviation maintenance administration with Navy/MC F/A-18 experience, DoD secret clearance, and proficiency with OOMA/NALCOMIS, DECKPLATE, JEDMICS, NALDA, and JMPS.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
• 6–8+ years in military aviation maintenance administration with 3+ years on F/A-18E/F or EA-18G.
• Experience with Navy/Marine Corps maintenance programs and data systems.
• Ability to access flight lines and maintenance data servers.
• Familiarity with CM2 or PMP certifications is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify, review, log, and screen all incoming TDs, Bulletins, and Formal Changes for F/A-18E/F airframes and embedded systems.
• Maintain documentation accuracy across OOMA/NALCOMIS; review baseline configurations and clear deferred logs.
• Maintain traceability of serialization, mods, and avionics upgrades; conduct audits on wings and systems.
• Coordinate with defense supply chains to track, inventory, and allocate TD kits and components.
• Interface between CFT site mechanics, QA, squadron maintenance, and FST to resolve discrepancies.
• Compile and present daily/weekly/monthly metrics and readiness histories to leadership via AMSRR/DECKPLATE.
• Enforce NAMP, TCP, and DCMA 8210.1 safety and configuration directives.

Skills

Military aviation maintenance admin

Technical data analysis

Quality inspection

NAVAIR directives interpretation

Logistics coordination

CM2 certification

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Management, Logistics, or Engineering Technology

Tools

OOMA/NALCOMIS

DECKPLATE

JEDMICS

NALDA

JMPS

Job description

ACET is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III - Technical Directive Manager to serve as the on-site configuration control authority for the F/A-18E/F in NAS Oceana. This leadership role manages TDs, AFCs, AVCs, and safety bulletins to maintain airworthiness and NAMP compliance.

The position requires 6–8+ years in military aviation maintenance administration with Navy/MC F/A-18 experience, DoD secret clearance, and proficiency with OOMA/NALCOMIS, DECKPLATE, JEDMICS, NALDA, and JMPS.