F-16 Avionics or Electrical / Environmental Technician III

AAR Corp; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AAR Corp seeks an F-16 Avionics or Electrical/Environmental Technician III to perform depot-level modification, upgrade, and testing of aircraft subsystems, including radar, radios, navigation, and power systems. Candidates should have strong inspection, testing, and repair skills and be able to document activities per government and program requirements.

Ideal applicants hold related degrees or experience, 5th generation aircraft exposure is a plus, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 3 years related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance.
• Associate's degree + 4 years related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance.
• High School Diploma + 8 years related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance or a 7 Skill Level.
• F-16 or fighter jet experience 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 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 using test equipment.
• Calibrates installed, modified, or repaired systems and/or equipment to prescribed specifications when required.
• Operates ground servicing equipment to test, inspect, and verify functionality and airworthiness of avionic and other electrical systems when needed.
• Accurately document all required U.S. Government and program forms and documents, including electronic records.
• Interact effectively with program and customer representatives as well as on-site military representatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Secret Clearance

Education

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

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

High School Diploma + 8 years or 7 Skill Level

Job description

Job Description - F-16 Avionics or Electrical / Environmental Technician III (18889)

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 - 18889

Description

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

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• 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 either 8 years of related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance or a 7 Skill Level
• F-16 or fighter jet experience is strongly preferred, but other aircraft experience may be considered.
• 5th generation aircraft experience is a plus.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills are preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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.
• Ability to work 1st or 2nd shift as needed.

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Job

Defense

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Swanton-Toledo 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.