F-16 Aircraft Mechanic III

AAR; Spangdahlem; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AAR is seeking a skilled F-16 Aircraft Mechanic III to perform comprehensive aircraft maintenance. Responsibilities include aircraft recovery, preparation for depot induction, and operational support. Qualified candidates should have relevant experience and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. A competitive salary and benefits, including medical coverage and career development, are offered.

Leistungen

Competitive salary and bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 3 years experience with Bachelor's, 4 years with Associate's, or 8 years with High School Diploma in aircraft maintenance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• F-16 experience preferred, other fighter jets acceptable.

Aufgaben

• Perform maintenance tasks for F-16 including inspections, refueling, and engine runs.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft structures and components.
• Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

Kenntnisse

Aircraft Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Blueprint Reading

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Associate's degree in relevant field

High School Diploma

Jobbeschreibung

The F-16 Aircraft Mechanic III is responsible for aircraft recovery, parking, safing, and preparing for depot induction and delivery. This role includes safe towing operations, post-flight and preflight inspections, refueling, engine runs, launch, recovery operations, and assisting team members with structural and avionic/electrical modifications, upgrades, and repairs. The mechanic performs aircraft maintenance such as servicing, repair, inspection, and provides technical and logistical support.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Reading and adhering to technical orders, manuals, blueprints, and service bulletins.
2. Performing maintenance tasks specific to F-16 aircraft, including special certifications, engine runs, servicing, and towing, in accordance with technical orders.
3. Completing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, parts ordering, and other aircraft functions.
4. Carrying out routine duties such as servicing hydraulics, engine oil, lubrication, fuel, canopy cleaning, wheel/tire replacement, brakes, and light bulbs.
5. Troubleshooting and repairing aircraft structures and components.
6. Performing flight control and component rigging and calibration.
7. Servicing aircraft as per F-16 Technical Orders.
8. Assessing airworthiness of aircraft and components.
9. Interacting with Maintenance Operation Center, customers, and program representatives regarding aircraft status.
10. Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for success:

1. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
2. Relevant experience based on educational background: Bachelor's degree + 3 years, Associate's degree + 4 years, or High School Diploma + 8 years in aircraft maintenance.
3. F-16 experience preferred; other fighter jet experience may be considered.
4. Experience working from blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and manuals.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development opportunities.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Must meet physical requirements to perform essential functions, with accommodations available for disabilities.
• Work involves sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and moving about the facility.
• Position is in an office setting; candidates must adapt to a traditional business environment.
• Availability for 1st or 2nd shifts as needed.

AAR provides accommodations throughout the hiring process. For assistance, contact Human Resources.

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Job category: Defense

Location: Germany-Rhineland-Palatinate-Spangdahlem

Schedule: Full-time

Overtime status: Non-exempt

AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.