Aircraft Mechanic (I / II / III) F-35 Flight Line Maintenance

Aircraft Mechanic (I / II / III)

We are seeking Aircraft Mechanics (Levels I, II, and III) to support organizational-level (O-Level) flight line maintenance operations for F-35 aircraft at Naval Air Station Lemoore. This position supports the Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific (CNAP) under the Contractor Field Team (CFT) Program, augmenting Navy maintenance personnel to ensure aircraft remain safe, mission-ready, and capable of meeting operational flight schedules. Aircraft mechanics will perform inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of aircraft systems and structures, while ensuring maintenance actions are completed in accordance with Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) procedures and technical publications. Senior mechanics may also lead maintenance teams and provide technical guidance to junior technicians. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
• Conduct flight line operations and aircraft servicing
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft systems including: flight control systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fuel systems, engines and powerplant components, structural and sheet metal components
• Perform aircraft inspections (pre-flight, thru-flight, and post-flight)
• Maintain aircraft logs, records, and maintenance documentation
• Interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, and maintenance publications
• Perform aircraft structural repair and component replacement
• Support aircraft movement and towing operations
• Operate and inspect support equipment (SE)
• Assist with Technical Directive compliance and aircraft modifications
• Support corrosion control and preservation procedures
• Ensure aircraft remain safe and mission capable to support daily flight schedules
• Lead maintenance teams during complex repair tasks
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior mechanics
• Assist with maintenance engineering change recommendations
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance leadership regarding aircraft issues

Required Qualifications:

• Experience performing aircraft maintenance and repair
• Working knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems
• Experience troubleshooting aircraft systems and mechanical components
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and maintenance documentation
• Experience using aircraft maintenance tools and diagnostic equipment
• Ability to work in operational flight line environments
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting U.S. Navy aviation maintenance operations
• Familiarity with COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790 series (Naval Aviation Maintenance Program)
• Experience supporting fighter aircraft platforms (F-35, F-18, etc.)
• Prior military aviation maintenance experience
• Experience leading maintenance teams or complex repair tasks

Work Environment:

• Work performed on active military flight lines
• Exposure to loud aircraft noise and outdoor operational environments
• Schedule may include shift work, weekends, or schedule adjustments based on flight operations

Benefits: 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, vision insurance

Experience: F-35 maintenance: 1 year (Required) Security clearance: Secret (Required) Ability to Commute: Lemoore, CA 93245 (Required) Work Location: In person