Senior Aircraft Mechanic III – Systems & Overhaul Expert

Adams-Communication-; San Onofre (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Program

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET) is seeking a highly skilled Aircraft Mechanic III for Camp Pendleton, CA. You will perform advanced maintenance on aircraft structures, engines, hydraulics, and related systems, serving as a primary technical resource and mentoring junior technicians.

The role requires interpreting complex blueprints and manuals, ensuring accurate maintenance logs, and coordinating with engineers and customers to meet delivery schedules.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Experience with sheet metal work and structural modifications.
• Ability to diagnose electrical systems and interpret manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex-to-extreme difficulty repairs, overhauls, and modifications on aircraft structures, engines, flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fuel systems.
• Provide ongoing technical expertise, mentorship, and daily guidance to lower-level technicians across all maintenance and modification efforts.
• Deliver high-level technical support directly to structural/mechanical engineers and customers to resolve unique operational challenges.
• Apply comprehensive airframe and powerplant systems knowledge to isolate complex malfunctions and restore systems to peak operational condition.
• Interpret advanced blueprints and manufacturers' manuals; execute accurate, compliant entries in official aircraft logs and maintenance records.
• Utilize strong organizational skills to prioritize workloads and maintain project schedules to ensure timely aircraft delivery.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Blueprints

Mentoring

Tools

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Sheet metal tools

Job description

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET) is seeking a highly skilled Aircraft Mechanic III for Camp Pendleton, CA. You will perform advanced maintenance on aircraft structures, engines, hydraulics, and related systems, serving as a primary technical resource and mentoring junior technicians.

The role requires interpreting complex blueprints and manuals, ensuring accurate maintenance logs, and coordinating with engineers and customers to meet delivery schedules.