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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 is seeking a Depot Level Structural Technician III in our Camp Pendleton, CA location
General Position Description:
Aircraft Mechanic III. Advanced Level Aircraft Mechanical and Structural Technician typically working at advanced or senior sheet metal and mechanical technician level, documenting removed component’s part 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 existing structure, 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, Floor Boards, 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.
Skills Required:
- Must have eight (5) years’ structural experience on H1 aircraft or similar rotary wing aircraft. FAA Airframe & Power plants (A&P) certification and relevant civilian aircraft experience may be substituted.
Ability to perform any level of rework with little or no supervision, and the ability to train others on re-work methods.
- Able to perform DEPOT level structural aircraft maintenance functions, provide technical assistance, guidance and instruction as required.
- Extensive knowledge and proficiency of precision measuring devices. i.e., micrometer, ball gauges, dial calipers, scales, and all other calibrated devices.
- Experience in cold working holes and surfaces as may be required; ie, dimpling, flap peening, shot peening, and able to operate cold working expansion tooling.
- Drill, ream, and prepare close tolerance fastener holes up to within ten-thousandths of an inch tolerance for subsequent fastening,
- Experienced in Naval / Marines Aircraft Maintenance, equivalent skill designation from other services.
- Must be able to utilize blueprints, schematics, technical drawings and manufacturers’ drawings and sketches in the performance of assigned duties.
- Must be able to demonstrate basic 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.
- Must be able to read and write, interpret, and comply with aircraft maintenance procedures, manuals, specifications, directives, guides and forms used on the job.
- Must be able to perform troubleshooting, repair, modifications, corrosion control and preservation of aircraft and aircraft systems and aircraft sub-systems.
- Must be able to demonstrate an operational knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, and component parts.
- Must be 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 pass drug test as required
- Must be able to pass fit for work physical as required
- Must be able to lift and maneuver 50 lbs.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain access for Common Access Card (CAC).
**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.
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.
