F-16 Aircraft Mechanic III

AAR; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AAR is seeking a skilled F-16 Aircraft Mechanic responsible for various maintenance tasks including inspections, troubleshooting, and servicing. The role requires technical expertise and the ability to work under pressure. Candidates with fighter jet experience, especially F-16, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Experience with fighter jets preferred, especially F-16.
• Ability to work from blueprints and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft recovery, towing, and inspections.
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Interact with the Maintenance Operation Center on aircraft readiness.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Flight control calibration

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree in related field

High School Diploma

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Summary

The F-16 Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for: Aircraft recovery, parking, safing, and preparing for depot induction and delivery; safe towing operations; aircraft post-flight and preflight inspections, aircraft refueling, engine run, launch, and recovery operations; assisting other team members in aircraft structural and avionic/electrical modifications, upgrades, and repairs; Performing aircraft maintenance, including, but not limited to, aircraft servicing, repair, inspection; status reporting, technical, and logistical support.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Diverse Mindset
• Building relationships and partnerships
• Focus
• Accountability
• Building confidence & integrity
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• 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.
  

Physical Requirements

• 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-South Carolina-Shaw AFB

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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