Lead Aircraft Mechanic – Fighter Jets (Oceana)

S3, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GLSS at NAS Oceana seeks an Aircraft Mechanic III to lead a maintenance team in performing inspections and maintenance on complex aircraft systems. The role requires hands-on expertise with fighter jets, Airframe and powerplant knowledge, and the ability to guide lower-level technicians.

The candidate must hold a DoD Secret clearance and have 5+ years of relevant experience, including F-18E/F operations, to ensure aircraft availability and mission readiness.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• F-18E/F maintenance program completed.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• 5+ years of experience maintaining fighter jet aircraft at the organizational, intermediate or depot level.
• 5+ years of experience maintaining F-18E/F aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team in aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance.
• Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, engines, and components.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems to diagnose malfunctions.
• Provides technical guidance and interprets blueprints or manuals.
• Maintains detailed aircraft logs and records; supports engineers and customers.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance experience

F-18E/F experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of F-18E/F Military Service Aircraft Maintenance Program

Job description

GLSS at NAS Oceana seeks an Aircraft Mechanic III to lead a maintenance team in performing inspections and maintenance on complex aircraft systems. The role requires hands-on expertise with fighter jets, Airframe and powerplant knowledge, and the ability to guide lower-level technicians.

The candidate must hold a DoD Secret clearance and have 5+ years of relevant experience, including F-18E/F operations, to ensure aircraft availability and mission readiness.