Senior Aircraft Mechanic & Site Lead

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET, Inc.); Mountain Home Air Force Base (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

ACET, Inc. seeks an experienced Aircraft Mechanic III - Site Lead to direct onsite maintenance operations, inspections, and fleet schedules at a major airfield. You will supervise hangar-floor teams, provide technical guidance, and ensure final inspection authority over Mechanic I–III personnel.

The role combines mastery of complex airframe structures and powerplant systems with high-level production oversight to meet strict engineering standards and delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• DoD Secret security clearance preferred or able to obtain.
• Proven hangar-floor operations leadership in military depot or aviation.
• Expert knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Qualified to act as definitive inspector over lower-tier mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and supervise teams through maintenance, inspections, and modifications.
• Act as primary certifying inspector with sign-off authority over work performed by the team.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and modify aircraft structures, components, and engines.
• Prioritize workflows, manage onsite assets, and meet delivery timelines.
• Serve as chief onsite liaison to engineers, military officials, and clients.
• Interpret blueprints, manuals, and data sheets to resolve complex issues.
• Train crews on specialized aircraft tools and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and proper maintenance logging.

Skills

Security clearance

Team leadership

Aircraft troubleshooting

Technical supervision

Tools

Test equipment

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Sheet metal brakes

Sheet metal shears

Cable tensiometers

Job description

ACET, Inc. seeks an experienced Aircraft Mechanic III - Site Lead to direct onsite maintenance operations, inspections, and fleet schedules at a major airfield. You will supervise hangar-floor teams, provide technical guidance, and ensure final inspection authority over Mechanic I–III personnel.

The role combines mastery of complex airframe structures and powerplant systems with high-level production oversight to meet strict engineering standards and delivery timelines.