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Location: NAS JRB Fort Worth, Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time
Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award

This position is contingent upon contract award. Employment offers, start dates, and continued employment are dependent upon Resicum International LLC being awarded the contract and the successful transition of contract performance.

Resicum International LLC is seeking experienced Aircraft Mechanic II personnel to support organizational-level maintenance operations for VMFA-112 at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) Fort Worth, Texas.

This position supports the inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, modification, and operational testing of F/A-18 aircraft across multiple variants. The Aircraft Mechanic II independently performs maintenance of moderate complexity while supporting aircraft mission readiness, mentoring junior mechanics, and ensuring maintenance is completed in accordance with NAVAIR technical publications, quality assurance standards, and established safety procedures.

If you are an experienced aviation maintenance professional with a background supporting F/A-18 or other tactical military aircraft, we encourage you to apply.

The Aircraft Mechanic II performs scheduled and unscheduled organizational-level maintenance on F/A-18 aircraft systems and structural components. Responsibilities include inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, operational testing, aircraft servicing, and maintenance documentation while providing technical guidance to junior mechanics and supporting daily flight operations to ensure mission-ready aircraft.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled organizational-level maintenance on F/A-18 aircraft across multiple variants.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, modify, remove, install, and operationally test aircraft systems and components.
• Perform maintenance on aircraft structures, structural components, sheet metal assemblies, and moderate-complexity structural repairs.
• Maintain and repair aircraft airframe, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, powerplant support, power train, and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose aircraft discrepancies by interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIMs), technical manuals, and other approved technical publications.
• Remove, replace, rig, align, adjust, and operationally test aircraft components following maintenance actions.
• Perform scheduled inspections, corrosion control, servicing, and preventive maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance publications.
• Assist in preparing Maintenance Engineering Changes (MECs), Estimated Cost of Damage (ECOD) documentation, and recommended maintenance improvements.
• Perform operational and functional checks to verify aircraft serviceability following maintenance.
• Utilize torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, precision measuring instruments, aircraft test equipment, sheet metal tools, and specialized aircraft support equipment.
• Apply technical knowledge of aircraft airframe and powerplant systems to identify malfunctions and restore aircraft to mission-capable status.
• Maintain accurate aircraft maintenance documentation, discrepancy reports, inspection records, maintenance action forms, and aircraft logbook entries.
• Lead small maintenance teams during complex maintenance evolutions as assigned.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and on-the-job training to Aircraft Mechanic I personnel.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production Control, Quality Assurance, engineering personnel, and Government representatives.
• Maintain compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, Tool Control Program (TCP), environmental regulations, OSHA safety requirements, and NAVAIR maintenance procedures.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives to improve aircraft reliability, maintenance efficiency, and mission readiness.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Ability to climb ladders, aircraft stands, and maintenance platforms.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and around operating aircraft.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crawl, and work overhead for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate aircraft maintenance support equipment, diagnostic equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Resicum International LLC delivers world-class aviation maintenance, training, and technical support services to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied partner nations worldwide. Our employees are trusted professionals committed to operational excellence, safety, integrity, and mission success.

Joining Resicum means becoming part of a highly skilled team supporting U.S. Navy aviation by maintaining mission-ready F/A-18 aircraft through technical expertise, teamwork, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Resicum International LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of aircraft maintenance experience, with significant experience supporting F/A-18 aircraft or other military tactical aircraft.
• Demonstrated experience performing aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, modification, and operational testing.
• Broad knowledge of F/A-18 aircraft systems, NAVAIR maintenance procedures, and applicable technical publications.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, component replacement, and aircraft servicing.
• Experience performing aircraft structural repairs, sheet metal modifications, corrosion control, and preventive maintenance.
• Proficiency maintaining and repairing aircraft airframe, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, powerplant support, power train, and mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of aircraft electrical systems and electrical theory sufficient to support aircraft troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MIMs), maintenance manuals, and other approved technical publications.
• Experience using aircraft maintenance support equipment, aircraft test equipment, sheet metal tools, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, precision measuring instruments, and specialized aircraft maintenance equipment.
• Ability to remove, install, rig, align, adjust, troubleshoot, and operationally test aircraft systems and components.
• Experience leading small maintenance teams and providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior aircraft mechanics.
• Strong organizational, communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance tasks while meeting production schedules and mission requirements.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strict compliance with NAVAIR maintenance procedures, Quality Assurance standards, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, Tool Control Program (TCP), environmental regulations, and OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required installation access credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps experience maintaining F/A-18A/B/C/D, F/A-18E/F, or EA-18G aircraft.
• Experience supporting Organizational (O-Level), Intermediate (I-Level), or Depot (D-Level) aircraft maintenance.
• Previous experience serving as a work center lead, shift lead, or team lead during military aircraft maintenance operations.
• Experience with aircraft structural repair, sheet metal fabrication, hydraulics, powerplant maintenance, avionics integration, or other F/A-18 aircraft system specialties.
• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Contractor Logistics Support (CLS), NAVAIR, or U.S. Department of Defense aviation maintenance contracts.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one, if required by the contract.