F-16 Avionics or Electrical / Environmental Technician III

AAR Corp; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

AAR Corp. is seeking an F-16 Avionics or Electrical/Environmental Technician III at Shaw AFB, SC. The role involves depot-level modification, upgrade, and test of aircraft subsystems, including radar, radio, navigation and power systems.

You will inspect, test, modify and repair avionics and electrical systems, often under demanding, on-site conditions. Responsibilities include documenting tests and results, using oscilloscopes and circuit analyzers, and ensuring airworthiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance.
• Associate's degree with related experience required; minimum years specified.
• High School Diploma with extended related experience or 7 Level achievement preferred.
• F-16 or F-15 experience strongly preferred; other fighter jet experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Modify, upgrade, inspect, test, adjust, and repair avionics and electrical systems per blueprints/schematics.
• Inspect components for defects and accuracy of assembly and installation.
• Test systems under simulated or actual conditions to ensure airworthiness.
• Calibrate systems to prescribed specifications when required.
• Operate ground servicing equipment to test functionality and air worthiness.

Skills

F-16 experience

MS Office

Team interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years avionics or electro-environmental maintenance

Associate's degree + 4 years avionics or electro-environmental maintenance

High School Diploma + 8 years avionics or electro-environmental maintenance

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Circuit analyzers

Test equipment

Job description

Job Description - F-16 Avionics or Electrical / Environmental Technician III (18803)

About Us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

F-16 Avionics or Electrical / Environmental Technician III - 18803

Description

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
• 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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Job

Defense

Primary Location

United States-South Carolina-Shaw AFB

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.