Senior Airframe Technician — F/A-18 Structures & Hydraulics

ADP, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic II – Airframes to support organizational-level maintenance for F/A-18 variants at NAS JRB Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aircraft structures, hydraulics, and flight control components while adhering to NAMP procedures.

The role requires 4–5 years in aviation structures with at least 2 years on F/A-18 platforms, DoD security clearance, and

Qualifications

• Four to five years of military or commercial aviation structures/airframes experience, with at least two years on F/A-18 variants or comparable platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of NAMP protocols (COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series) and aircraft structural repair methods.
• Proficiency with standard airframe sheet metal equipment and hydraulic testing equipment; ability to troubleshoot hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and fuel system components on aircraft.
• Perform structural inspections and sheet metal/composite repairs on skins, panels, and frames.
• Rig, adjust, and test flight control surfaces to ensure safe flight parameters.
• Inspect, service, and bleed hydraulic systems within NAVAIR limits.

Skills

NAMP protocols

Airframes structures experience

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Military aviation structural mechanic school (AM A School) preferred

Tools

Sheet metal tools

Hydraulic test stands

Torque wrenches

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic II – Airframes to support organizational-level maintenance for F/A-18 variants at NAS JRB Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aircraft structures, hydraulics, and flight control components while adhering to NAMP procedures.

The role requires 4–5 years in aviation structures with at least 2 years on F/A-18 platforms, DoD security clearance, and