Aircraft Technician III - Sheet Metal/Structural

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) system engineering and information technology firm, headquartered in Maryland and Virginia. 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.

ACET has openings for an Aircraft Sheetmetal/Structural Technician III in our Camp Pendleton, CA location.

Salary Range: $38.00 - $41.00 Hourly

Aircraft Mechanical and Structural Technician III typically work at advanced or senior sheet metal and mechanical technician level, documenting removed components parts, and serial numbers in logbooks, reading technical data, engineering drawings/blueprints along with witnessing and documenting torque data.  This technician performs larger scale modifications on the aircraft such as cutting or modifying larger scale existing structures to include location and installation of antennas, locating structural webs and stringers, cutting large holes in aircraft skins and frames, working directly with engineering teams on proto-types, validations and verification installs, squadron maintenance control and back shops and government field support teams (FST).  Will work with and guide Level II technicians on aircraft open up / close-ups to involve removal of cabin soundproofing, floorboards, air ducts, flight control rods, hydraulics, and fuel systems when required. Typical tools used are drills, grinders, micrometers, calipers, sheet metal breaks and sheers, hole saws, dial indicators, and acting as quality control oversite. 

• Minimum of eight (8) years’ structural experience on H-1 aircraft or similar rotary wing aircraft
• Have DEPOT-level structural aircraft maintenance functions, provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction as required
• Skilled/qualified in Naval Aircraft Maintenance, equivalent skill designation from other services
• Able to utilize blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and manufacturers’ drawings and sketches in the performance of assigned duties
• Demonstrate advanced DEPOT Level sheet metal functions to include but not limited to drilling, close tolerance hole reaming, riveting, installing hi-locks, huck-bolt, and cherry max fasteners, making and installing panels, skin patches, and installing chin bubbles
• Able to read and write, interpret and comply with aircraft maintenance procedures, manuals, specifications, directives, guides, and forms used on the job
• Be able to perform troubleshooting, repair, modifications, corrosion control, and preservation of aircraft and aircraft systems and aircraft sub-systems
• Demonstrate an operational knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, and component parts
• Able to detect, prevent, and treat corrosion
• Must have knowledge of the proper use of hand tools in aircraft maintenance
• Must be able to complete maintenance documentation accurately as required by job assignment
• Must provide own basic hand tools
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the level of Industrial Secret clearance and Common Access Card (CAC).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and maneuver 50 pounds. 
• Must be able to pass fit for work physical and/or drug test as required.
• Must be able to work in areas that require awkward posturing, bending, kneeling, and squatting, including working overhead.
• Must be able to work at height in the hangar and on the flight line.
• Must be able to man and perform Flightline Extinguisher duties.
• If required must be able to pass a DOT physical and operate Powered Industrial Trucks.
• If required must be able to pass a respiratory physical and wear a respirator for 2 - 4 hours.
• If required must be able to perform confined space activities.
• Travel may be required.

 **All candidates must be 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.

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.