F-16 Aircraft Mechanic Lead

AAR; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Principal Recruiter to lead and coach F-16 Aircraft Mechanics. This role involves hands-on aircraft maintenance, training team members, and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of aircraft systems. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Join a forward-thinking company committed to excellence in aviation services and make a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off program

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is essential.
• Experience with F-16 or other fighter jets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and trains F-16 Aircraft Mechanics.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled F-16 maintenance.
• Interacts with Maintenance Operation Center regarding aircraft readiness.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

F-16 Experience

Blueprint Interpretation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Associate's Degree in Engineering

High School Diploma

Job description

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Senior team member responsible for coaching and training F-16 Aircraft Mechanics, assisting in the incorporation of new work scope into the site, and identifying opportunities to improve site operations. 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.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Coaches and trains other F-16 Aircraft Mechanics
• Assists in developing work cards, work instructions, job aids, and operation sequencing
• 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.
• Service aircraft as prescribed in applicable F-16 Technical Orders.
• 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.
  
  

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required.
• Must meet one of the following requirements:
• A Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of related experience in aircraft maintenance.
• An Associate's degree plus 6 years of related experience in aircraft maintenance.
• High School Diploma plus 10 years of related experience in aircraft maintenance.
• F-16 experience is strongly preferred, but other fighter jet experience may be considered.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• 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 Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• 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.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
  
  

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Job

Defense

Primary Location

United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

Non-exempt

We are 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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