Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Depot NAS Lemoore

• Key Role in Naval Aviation: The Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Depot (AIMD) at NAS Lemoore is critical in supporting the U.S. Navy’s West Coast carrier-based strike fighter squadrons, providing intermediate-level maintenance for F/A-18 Hornets and Super Hornets. • Established in the 1960s: The AIMD was established soon after NAS Lemoore itself was commissioned in 1961, as the base became the Navy’s primary West Coast jet base. • Support During Operations: AIMD Lemoore has played a vital role in every major U.S. Navy operation from Vietnam to present-day missions by ensuring aircraft readiness and rapid turnaround for combat deployments. • Home to Advanced Technologies: The unit employs cutting-edge diagnostic and repair technologies to maintain avionics, engines, and weapons systems, often serving as a Navy test bed for new maintenance procedures. • Women in Maintenance: AIMD Lemoore has been at the forefront of integrating women into all aspects of naval aviation maintenance, with several women leading shops and divisions since the 1980s. • Support for Blue Angels: The depot has occasionally provided direct support to the Navy’s Blue Angels demonstration team, assisting with specialized repairs during their West Coast tours. • Environmental Initiatives: AIMD Lemoore has received recognition for implementing green practices, such as recycling hazardous materials and developing environmentally friendly cleaning processes. • 24/7 Operations: During times of crisis or surge deployments, AIMD personnel have worked around the clock in three shifts to ensure aircraft are mission-ready, sometimes repairing dozens of jets in a matter of hours. • Training Hub: The depot is a major training ground for Navy aviation maintenance personnel, with sailors from across the country coming to Lemoore for specialized technical schooling. • Community Engagement: AIMD Lemoore participates in local STEM outreach and veterans’ events, fostering relationships with the surrounding San Joaquin Valley communities and supporting military families.