Installation: Naval Air Station Lemoore
Employment Type: Full-Time

The Aircraft Mechanic III serves as a lead technician and team supervisor, overseeing all aspects of aircraft maintenance, inspection, and repair in support of VFA-125 operations at NAS Lemoore. This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership ability, and a thorough understanding of complex airframe and powerplant systems to ensure aircraft mission readiness and compliance with Navy maintenance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance teams performing scheduled and unscheduled aircraft repairs.
• Oversee and inspect the work of Aircraft Mechanic I and II personnel to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and modify aircraft structures, flight control systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and engines.
• Interpret blueprints, manufacturers’ manuals, and engineering data to resolve complex maintenance issues.
• Provide technical guidance and support to both mechanics and engineering personnel.
• Maintain and certify aircraft maintenance documentation, records, and daily logs.
• Ensure adherence to all Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) procedures and contract specifications.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced technical or military aviation training preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of aircraft maintenance experience with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems, structural repairs, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Proficiency with specialized tools (torque wrenches, micrometers, test equipment, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage workloads, and meet scheduled maintenance objectives.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License preferred but not required.
• U.S. citizenship required per government contract regulations.