F/A-18 Aircraft Mechanic III in Newport News, Virginia at Aery Aviation LLC

About Aery Aviation LLC

Our Purpose: Aviation Professionals Improving Lives Through Innovation

Aery Aviation, LLC is an aerospace engineering, aircraft modification, certification, manufacturing, and flight operations company headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. Aery provides integrated aviation solutions supporting defense, government, commercial, and special mission operators worldwide. The company holds FAA Part 135 and Part 145 certificates, AS9100D and ISO 9001 certifications, and provides engineering, aircraft integration, manufacturing, certification, maintenance, and flight operations supporting advanced aerospace programs.

About the role

• The F/A-18 Aircraft Mechanic III serves as a senior aircraft maintenance technician and technical leader responsible for performing, supervising, and inspecting organizational-level maintenance on F/A-18 aircraft. This position provides technical guidance to junior mechanics, coordinates maintenance activities, performs complex troubleshooting and repairs, and supports daily flight operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and mission readiness.
• This position is contingent upon contract award. Employment offers, start dates, and continued employment are dependent upon Aey Aviation, LLC being awarded the contract and the successful transition of contract performance.
• Location: NAS Oceana, Virginia
• Shifts Available: Day and Night Shift

Who We Are Looking For

• Aery Aviation, LLC is seeking highly qualified F/A-18 Aircraft Mechanic III professionals to support organizational-level maintenance operations for the U.S. Navy's VFC-12 squadron at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia.
• This position is responsible for leading and performing advanced maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, launch and recovery, and servicing of F/A-18 aircraft while ensuring maximum aircraft availability and mission readiness. The Aircraft Mechanic III provides technical leadership to maintenance personnel and ensures all maintenance actions are completed in accordance with Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) requirements, technical publications, and quality assurance standards.
• If you are an experienced Navy or Marine Corps aviation maintainer who takes pride in delivering safe, mission-ready aircraft, we encourage you to apply.

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform advanced organizational-level maintenance on F/A-18 aircraft.
• Lead maintenance teams during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, environmental, powerplant, and flight control systems.
• Perform launch, recovery, and flight line operations in support of daily flying schedules.
• Conduct daily, turnaround, special, conditional, acceptance, and phase inspections.
• Remove, install, adjust, rig, and operationally check aircraft components and assemblies.
• Interpret technical manuals, maintenance publications, engineering drawings, maintenance requirement cards (MRCs), and technical directives.
• Perform maintenance documentation using Navy maintenance information systems and ensure accuracy of aircraft logs and records.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and supervision to Aircraft Mechanic I and II personnel.
• Inspect maintenance performed by subordinate mechanics to ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Coordinate maintenance requirements with Maintenance Control and Quality Assurance personnel.
• Support aircraft towing, ground handling, servicing, and fueling operations.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment, specialty aircraft tools, and support equipment.
• Maintain compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, Tool Control Program (TCP), hazardous material handling, and OSHA safety requirements.
• Support surge operations, contingency maintenance, and temporary duty assignments when required.
• Assist engineers, program management, and government representatives by providing technical expertise regarding aircraft maintenance issues.

You Must Have

• Minimum of five (5) years of organizational-level aircraft maintenance experience on F/A-18 aircraft or comparable tactical military aircraft.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. Navy organizational maintenance procedures and the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP).
• Experience performing advanced aircraft troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and maintenance publications.
• Experience leading or providing technical guidance to aircraft maintenance personnel.
• Working knowledge of aircraft mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, powerplant, environmental, and flight control systems.
• Experience using Navy maintenance documentation systems and accurately completing aircraft maintenance records.
• Ability to safely operate aircraft support equipment and utilize precision measuring tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and temporary duty assignments as mission requirements dictate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required installation access credentials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather 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 wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice to Haves

• Former U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 aircraft maintainer.
• Current or previous Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), or Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) designation.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• Previous experience supporting Department of Defense aviation maintenance contracts.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check, consistent with applicable laws and company policies. Some positions may require drug testing.

Aery Aviation job descriptions are meant as summarizations only.
They do not necessarily reflect all duties and responsibilities of a position.

If this opportunity excites you, come join our team!

For Aery Aviation, the question isn’t: “Can we?” When others are limited in the common approach, Aery Aviation jumps into higher gear asking, “How can we do this?” and then proceeds into problem-solving for customers. This is what customers appreciate most about Aery Aviation - avid tenacity. It’s not cookie cutter production that Aery Aviation is cultivating; it is projects that inspire the Aery Aviation work-family to come together and brainstorm, excited to come to work every day because there is always something inventive and interesting to work on.

Our Benefits
We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward-thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package. Learn more about Aery Aviation, LLC at www.aeryaviation.com.

Aery Aviation, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Aery Aviation, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.