H-1 Airframes CDI Mech II

Company Overview:

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.

The Position:

ACET is seeking a highly skilled and safety-driven H-1 Airframes/Hydraulics Mechanic to serve as a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) at our MCAS New River location in Jacksonville, NC.

The ideal candidate will come from the primary discipline of Airframes MOS 6154 and possess extensive experience with USMC UH-1 or AH-1 aircraft. In this role, you will be responsible for performing routine aircraft maintenance, managing hydraulic and structural systems, and acting as a critical line of defense for safety and compliance. As a CDI, you will inspect and sign off on maintenance actions within your primary trade to guarantee the highest level of flight readiness and contract compliance.

Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) Responsibilities:

• Perform meticulous initial, in-progress, and final quality technical inspections within the airframes and hydraulics work centers during the maintenance, repair, modification, and overhaul of H-1 aircraft, components, and parts.
• Inspect and certify that all maintenance performed by work center personnel complies with applicable technical manuals, blueprints, and directives.
• Conduct strict tool box inspections before and after maintenance actions to ensure zero-defect tool control and prevent Foreign Object Damage (FOD).
• Identify and document material or part deficiencies, assisting in the preparation and processing of Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs).
• Provide technical guidance, instructional support, and interpretation of complex written procedures to junior mechanics to assure acceptable quality work and safe flight line services.

General Maintenance & Airframe Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and unscheduled aircraft maintenance functions on UH-1 and AH-1 platforms.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex aircraft hydraulic and structural systems, as well as fuel and oil subsystems.
• Perform advanced structural repairs, including carbon fiber, sheet metal, and composite repairs.
• Execute flight-line corrosion prevention, localized treatment, and long-term preservation techniques.
• Safely operate aircraft towing equipment during flight line and hangar towing operations.
• Perform functional checks and pre-flight/post-flight inspections as required and trained.
• Maintain flawless maintenance documentation utilizing OOMA and all required naval aviation forms.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years of dedicated aviation maintenance experience.
• Prior experience as a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) on USMC UH-1 or AH-1 aircraft.
• Must possess a primary background from the 6154 MOS (Helicopter Mechanic, UH-1/AH-1).
• High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED).
• Proficiency with OOMA (Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity) software and Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) processes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to MCAS New River (Clearance or base access requirements as applicable).

Why Join ACET:

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.

What We Offer:

At ACET, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a comprehensive Total Rewards program that recognizes and supports the diverse needs of our workforce. Our offerings are designed to attract, motivate, and retain top talent while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and well-being.