Senior Aircraft Mechanic – F/A-18E/F (2nd Shift)

ADP, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

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 in the United States is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III (F/A-18E/F) for 2nd shift to lead maintenance and ensure mission readiness of carrier aircraft. The role combines hands-on troubleshooting with squad leadership, requiring Navy-standard maintenance expertise and a DoD Secret Clearance.

The ideal candidate has 4–6+ years on the F/A-18E/F, strong schematic literacy, and experience with aero tooling. This is a high-responsibility, on-site position with robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 to 6+ years of dedicated experience on the F/A-18E/F platform.
• Must possess and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• High proficiency reading wiring schematics, assembly blueprints, process specifications, and naval technical directives.
• Mastery of aircraft-unique tooling such as torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, cable tensiometers, and sheet metal brakes.
• Prior U.S. Navy or Marine Corps aviation maintenance experience (such as an Aviation Structural Mechanic / AM rating) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneudraulic malfunctions on flight controls, landing gear, and arrestment systems.
• Direct and perform major structural repairs, including part-fitting, coldworking, composite fixes, and fastening skins or bulkheads using precise aerospace specs.
• Act as a final inspector, verifying the clearances, tolerances, and adequacy of corrective actions before making formal entries into aircraft logs.
• Manage workload distribution, enforce the Tool Control Program (TCP), and mentor Mechanic I and II tiers to optimize turnaround schedules.
• Supervise high-stakes movements including aircraft jacking, complex towing operations, postflight/preflight phase inspections, and hot pit refuels.

Skills

Aviation maintenance experience

Naval aviation maintenance

Technical leadership

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Cable tensiometers

Sheet metal brakes

Job description

ACET in the United States is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III (F/A-18E/F) for 2nd shift to lead maintenance and ensure mission readiness of carrier aircraft. The role combines hands-on troubleshooting with squad leadership, requiring Navy-standard maintenance expertise and a DoD Secret Clearance.

The ideal candidate has 4–6+ years on the F/A-18E/F, strong schematic literacy, and experience with aero tooling. This is a high-responsibility, on-site position with robust benefits.