F-16 Aircraft Mechanic III

AAR; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus package

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an F-16 Aircraft Mechanic to join their team at Duluth Air National Guard Base. The successful candidate will be responsible for various maintenance tasks on F-16 aircraft, including troubleshooting and servicing. Applicants must possess related experience in aircraft maintenance and be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of technical orders and manuals.
• Experience working from blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot aircraft systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Perform F-16 maintenance tasks and inspections.
• Interact with maintenance operation center on airworthiness.
• Service aircraft fluids and components as per technical orders.

Skills

F-16 experience

Aircraft maintenance

Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years of experience

Associate's degree + 4 years of experience

High School Diploma + 8 years of experience

Job description

The F-16 Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for:

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Reads, interprets, and adheres to technical orders, manuals, blueprints, service bulletins, and other related documentation.
• Perform applicable F-16 related maintenance tasks, including special certification & qualification tasks, e.g., engine runs, servicing or aircraft towing in accordance with applicable F-16 technical orders.
• Complete scheduled and unscheduled F-16 maintenance, parts ordering, and other aircraft functions.
• Perform routine duties within the first echelon of aircraft supervision, such as: aircraft servicing, including hydraulics, engine oil, lubrication, fuel, canopy cleaning, wheel/tire replacement, brakes, light bulbs.
• Troubleshoot and assist with the repair, replacement, and rebuild of aircraft structures and components.
• Perform flight control and other component rigging and calibration.
• Service aircraft as prescribed in applicable F-16 Technical Orders.
• Determine airworthiness of aircraft and associated components.
• Interact with company Maintenance Operation Center (MOC), the customer, and other program representatives in matters concerning aircraft airworthiness, operational readiness, and aircraft systems troubleshooting.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required.

What you will need to be successful in this role

• Must meet one of the following requirements:
  • A Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of related experience in aircraft maintenance.
  • An Associate's degree plus 4 years of related experience in aircraft maintenance.
  • High School Diploma plus 8 years of related experience in aircraft maintenance.
• F-16 experience is strongly preferred, but other fighter jet experience may be considered.
• Must have experience with working from blueprint drawings, diagram, specifications, service manuals, sketches, templates, and other incomplete data.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional warehouse environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to waist level and 30 pounds to shoulder height.
• Must be able to lift and carry parts, tooling, and other awkward items sometimes weighing up to 50 lbs, including walking up and down stairs, aircraft maintenance stands, and platforms.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Job

Defense

Primary Location

United States-Minnesota-Duluth-Duluth Air National Guard Base

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

Non-exempt

AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.