Aircraft Mechanic III - Avionics/Electrician

About the role

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) system engineering and information technology firm. 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. This position is awaiting contract award. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Aircraft Mechanic III - Avionics/Electrician to serve as a hands-on maintenance team lead. In this senior role, you will supervise subordinate mechanics, direct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations, and provide expert technical guidance on the supported airframe. You must possess the advanced technical experience required to perform, supervise, and exercise final inspection authority over work completed by Mechanic I, II, and III team members. Balancing elite technical mastery in avionics/electrical systems with a deep understanding of complex airframe, structural, and powerplant systems, you will ensure our fleet meets absolute mission readiness and delivery schedules. ACET continues to expand its aerospace and aviation sustainment operations supporting multiple Department of Defense aviation platforms worldwide. This position provides the opportunity to directly shape strategic sustainment growth initiatives while supporting operational readiness and mission success across the global aviation enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise subordinate mechanics through complex maintenance workflows, inspections, and modifications; coordinate daily team tasks to hit strict aircraft delivery schedules.
• Serve as a certifying inspector with authorized sign-off power over the maintenance and repair duties of Mechanic I, II, and III personnel.
• Direct the troubleshooting, repair, modification, and operational testing of complex avionics suites, electronic components, and intricate wiring networks.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and modify aircraft structures, flight controls, structural components, and engines exhibiting complex to extreme technical difficulty.
• Provide dedicated professional technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and external customers, translating complex field issues into actionable engineering inputs.
• Solve highly complex technical anomalies by interpreting advanced technical data, blueprints, electrical schematics, engineering changes, and manufacturer manuals.
• Utilize and train teams on specialized aircraft diagnostic and maintenance tools, including electronics test equipment, cable tensiometers, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears.
• Enforce rigorous organizational compliance, verify documentation accuracy, and personally make official entries in aircraft logs and records.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• Proven track record of