Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) system engineering and information technology firm, headquartered in Maryland. Incorporated in 1999, we support mission critical Information Technology (IT) business needs for clients within the intelligence community (IC), Department of Defense (DOD), Veteran Administration (VA) and for select commercial clients. ACET, Inc.’s technical, programmatic, and analytical professionals are experts in commercial technology, customized solutions, and proprietary government systems.

Locations: Beaufort, SC and Cherry Point, NC

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Airframes Mechanic III -Team Lead specializing in Navy/Marine Corps aviation at the Organizational level for our operations on F-35 and F/A-18 aircraft located at Beaufort, SC and Cherry Point, NC.

This role is essential to supporting the Intermediate Level (I-Level) and Organizational Level (O-Level) corrosion control related to scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, to include the following: special inspections, corrosion treatment, corrosion prevention, topcoat maintenance/low observable restoration, and environmental seal restoration maintenance.

• The Team Lead shall be responsible for all contractor activities related to the overall supervision of the contract performance associated with maintenance efforts.
• Serve as the individual receiving priorities from the Government and tasking the team to complete the priorities. Team Lead is also responsible for communicating any feedback or requirements back to the AMO/COR and for the overall completion of work.
• Possess knowledge of the learning process and how to transfer technical knowledge to less qualified personnel, including the ability to express thought in both oral and written communications.
• Aviation Structural Mechanic Core

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs routine aircraft maintenance functions.
• Completes and Maintains aircraft forms and records.
• Demonstrates an operational knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, engines and component parts
• Operates aircraft towing equipment in towing operations
• Maintains aircraft hydraulic systems
• Must have knowledge of the proper use of hand tools in aircraft maintenance
• Must be able to read and write, and interpret and comply with aircraft maintenance procedures, manuals, specifications, and directives, guides and forms used on the job
• Corrosion Prevention and treatment
• Aircraft Paint and LO training
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections on aircraft and aircraft systems and subsystems
• Performs troubleshooting, repair, modifications, corrosion control and preservation of aircraft and aircraft systems and aircraft sub-systems.
• Services ground support equipment. Performs preventive maintenance inspections on all ground support equipment
• Uses blueprints, schematics, technical drawings and manufacturers’ drawings and sketches in the performance of assigned duties
• Completes maintenance documentation accurately using OOMA, ALIS and required forms, as required by job assignment
• Must show proficiency in the use of OOMA and ALIS within 90 days after assignment

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in Military aircraft maintenance is required. FAA Airframe & Powerplants (A&P) certification and relevant civilian aircraft experience may be substituted.
• F-35 / F/A-18 Airframes Organizational Maintenance course
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration.
• Active Secret Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain one), if required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the requirements and clearance for a Common Access Card (CAC)

Preferred:

• F-35 / F/A-18 experience

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and manipulate 50lbs independently when needed.
• Must be able to climb on ladders if needed.
• Must be able to repeatedly enter and exit aircraft using stationary steps/stairs.
• Position involves long periods of standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, crawling on aircraft structure and around aircraft for maintenance functions.
• Position may require working in a confined workspace.
• Position may require use/exposure to fuels, oils, hydraulic fluids and cleaning solvents.
• Position is located in a high noise area within an aircraft hangar / flightline environment.
• FIT for Duty Physical is required.
• May require DOT and Respiratory Physicals.

Tools: Provided

*Contingent upon contract award*

**All candidates must be a U.S. Citizen to apply** 

 The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

Drug Free Workplace:

ACET is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

ACET is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.