Senior Aircraft Mechanic – Airframe (F-18)

GLSS; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Logistics Support Services, Incorporated (GLSS) seeks an Aircraft Mechanic I - Airframe for NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX. The role focuses on repairing aircraft sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems to support mission readiness.

Military experience is a plus; candidates with F-18E/F maintenance background and a current Secret clearance are preferred. You may lead teams on complex airframe tasks and ensure schedules are met across assigned projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of F-18E/F Military Service Aircraft Airframe Maintenance Program highly desirable.
• Four or more years of experience maintaining fighter jet aircraft airframes at the organizational, intermediate or depot level.
• Four or more years of experience maintaining F-18E/F aircraft airframes is highly desirable.
• Requires active, DOW current Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Repair and modify aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
• Maintain and repair aircraft components including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical parts.
• Apply technical knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems to diagnose malfunctions.
• Assist in Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), ECOD and MWOs as needed.
• Prioritize workloads and lead teams through complex airframe tasks.
• Record entries in aircraft logs and records as required.
• Possess knowledge of electrical theory and aircraft specific tools.
• Specialize as needed in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics or related disciplines.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Team leadership

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

F-18E/F Military Service Aircraft Airframe Maintenance Program

Job description

Global Logistics Support Services, Incorporated (GLSS) seeks an Aircraft Mechanic I - Airframe for NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX. The role focuses on repairing aircraft sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems to support mission readiness.

Military experience is a plus; candidates with F-18E/F maintenance background and a current Secret clearance are preferred. You may lead teams on complex airframe tasks and ensure schedules are met across assigned projects.