F-16 Avionics or Electrical / Environmental Technician III

AAR; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

AAR in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an experienced F-16 Avionics or Electrical/Environmental Technician III to modify, upgrade, inspect, test and repair avionic and electrical systems, including radar, radio, navigation and power subsystems.

The role requires appropriate degrees or equivalent experience and a valid Secret clearance; you will work on depot-level modifications, document records, and interact with customers and on-site representatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance.
• Associate's degree plus 4 years of related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance.
• High School Diploma plus 8 years of related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance or achieved a 7 Level in the specialty.
• F-16 or F-15 experience strongly preferred.
• At least a 7 Skill Level or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 5th generation aircraft experience is a plus.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills are preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Modifies, upgrades, inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs aircraft avionic and electrical systems, such as radar, radio, navigation, and power systems using hand tools and test equipment.
• Inspects components of avionic and electrical systems and equipment for defects and for accuracy of assembly and installation.
• Tests avionic and electrical systems under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness.
• Calibrates installed, modified, or repaired systems to prescribed specifications.
• Operates ground servicing equipment to test, inspect, and verify airworthiness of avionic and electrical systems.
• Assist in fabricating wiring harnesses.
• Document all required U.S. Government and program forms and documents.
• Interact with program and customer representatives as well as on-site business or military representatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Avionics maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree with related experience

Associate's degree with related experience

HS diploma + related experience or 7 Level

Tools

Radar testing tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Job description

Title: F-16 Avionics or Electrical / Environmental Technician III

Location: United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls

Job Number: 18345

Responsible for depot-level modification, upgrade, & test of aircraft sub-systems, ensuring airworthiness. Duties include, but are not limited to, inspecting, testing, modifying, and repairing avionic as well as other electrical systems/sub-systems. Examples include radar, radio, navigation, and aircraft power systems/sub-systems.

What you will be responsible for:

• Modifies, upgrades, inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs aircraft avionic and electrical systems, such as aircraft installed radar, radio, navigation, and power systems using hand tools and test equipment
• Inspects components of avionic and electrical systems and equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation
• Tests avionic and electrical systems under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness, using test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital meters and counters, and circuit analyzers
• Using hand tools, adjusts, repairs, and/or replaces defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents
• When required, calibrates installed, modified, or repaired systems and/or equipment to prescribed specifications
• When required, operates ground servicing equipment to operationally test, inspect, and verify functionality and air worthiness of avionic and other electrical systems
• When required, assist in fabricating wiring harnesses
• Accurately document all required U.S. Government and program forms and documents, including electronic records
• Must effectively interact with program and customer representatives as well as on-site business or military representatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

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 avionics or electro-environmental maintenance.
• An Associate's degree plus 4 years of related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance.
• High School Diploma plus 8 years of related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance or achieved a 7 Level in the specialty.
• F-16 or F-15 experience are strongly preferred, but other fighter jet experience may be considered.
• At least a 7 Skill Level or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• 5th generation aircraft experience is a plus.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills are preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required.

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

• Competitive pay
• 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:

• Must be able to lift and carry parts, tooling, and other awkward items sometimes weighing greater than 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.
• The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. Must be able to work 1st or 2nd shift. Overtime may be required as necessary to meet the mission.

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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.