Senior Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic with Secret Clearance

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET, Inc.); Mountain Home Air Force Base (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life insurance & AD&D

401(k) Program

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated seeks an expert Aircraft Mechanic II - Sheet Metal to perform moderate-to-complex structural modifications, sheet metal fabrications, and airframe repairs. You will troubleshoot airframe, powerplant, and core mechanical systems to keep our fleet mission-ready.

As a Tier II Mechanic, you will lead teams, prioritize workloads, and provide peer-review for colleagues.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal fabrication, airframe modification, and structural repair procedures.
• Combined technical knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems to isolate malfunctions and restore operation.
• Mastery of sheet metal shop tools (brakes, shears) and precision instruments (micrometers, dial indicators).
• Familiarity with aviation technical publications, blueprint reading, and documenting aircraft logs.

Responsibilities

• Repair, modify, and fabricate aircraft sheet metal structures and components of moderate difficulty, ensuring aerodynamic and structural integrity.
• Form, bend, cut, and shape aerospace-grade materials using brakes, shears, and hand tools.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broader aircraft components including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and basic electrical systems.
• Provide data inputs for MEC and ECOD tracking, assisting in MWOs.
• Lead maintenance teams through complex tasks and supervise peers to sign off on work.
• Read, interpret, and solve problems using aerospace documentation and manuals.
• Utilize precision instruments to verify clearance, fit, and compliance.
• Update and maintain aircraft logs and maintenance records.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Airframe knowledge

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Mentor technicians

Project prioritization

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Sheet metal brakes

Sheet metal shears

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Torque wrenches

Job description

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated seeks an expert Aircraft Mechanic II - Sheet Metal to perform moderate-to-complex structural modifications, sheet metal fabrications, and airframe repairs. You will troubleshoot airframe, powerplant, and core mechanical systems to keep our fleet mission-ready.

As a Tier II Mechanic, you will lead teams, prioritize workloads, and provide peer-review for colleagues.