Aircraft Mechanic II (23022) – Airframe (F/A-18 Multiple Variants)
On-siteFort Worth, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Perform scheduled and unscheduled organizational-level maintenance on F/A-18 aircraft structures, flight controls, and associated mechanical systems across multiple variants. Independently troubleshoot, inspect, repair, modify, remove, install, and operationally test aircraft airframe systems while providing technical guidance to junior mechanics. Lead small maintenance teams during complex tasks and coordinate activities with Production Control, Quality Assurance, engineering personnel, and Government representatives. Maintain accurate documentation, discrepancy reports, and inspection records while ensuring compliance with NAVAIR technical publications, safety procedures, and environmental regulations. This role supports VMFA-112 at NAS JRB Fort Worth, Texas, ensuring mission-ready aircraft through structural repairs, corrosion control, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of five (5) years of aircraft maintenance experience
- Significant experience supporting F/A-18 aircraft or other military tactical aircraft
- Demonstrated experience performing aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, structural modifications, and operational testing
- Broad knowledge of F/A-18 aircraft systems, airframe maintenance procedures, and applicable technical publications
- Thorough knowledge of aircraft structural repairs, sheet metal fabrication, corrosion control, and component replacement procedures
- Proficiency maintaining and repairing aircraft hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, flight control, mechanical, powerplant support, and structural systems
- Working knowledge of aircraft electrical systems and electrical theory
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, Structural Repair Manuals (SRMs), Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIMs), wiring diagrams, and other approved technical publications
- Experience using aircraft maintenance support equipment, sheet metal tools, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, precision measuring instruments, and specialized aircraft maintenance equipment
- Ability to remove, install, rig, align, adjust, troubleshoot, and operationally test aircraft structures and associated systems
- Experience leading small maintenance teams and providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior aircraft mechanics
- Strong organizational, communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance tasks while meeting production schedules and mission requirements
- Ability to work independently while maintaining strict compliance with NAVAIR maintenance procedures, engineering requirements, Quality Assurance standards, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, Tool Control Program (TCP), and OSHA safety requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain all required installation access credentials
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions
- Ability to climb ladders, aircraft stands, and maintenance platforms
- Ability to work in confined spaces and around operating aircraft
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crawl, and work overhead for extended periods
- Ability to safely operate aircraft maintenance support equipment and precision measuring instruments
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one, if required by the contract
Desired Qualifications
- Previous U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps experience maintaining F/A-18A/B/C/D, F/A-18E/F, or EA-18G aircraft
- Experience supporting Organizational (O-Level), Intermediate (I-Level), or Depot (D-Level) aircraft maintenance
- Formal training in aircraft airframe repair, sheet metal fabrication, structural repair, or corrosion control
- Experience performing aircraft structural repairs, damage assessment, depot-level modifications, corrosion control, and aircraft recovery maintenance
- Previous experience serving as a work center lead, shift lead, or team lead during military aircraft maintenance operations
- Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Contractor Logistics Support (CLS), NAVAIR, or U.S. Department of Defense aviation maintenance contracts
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
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