F-16 Sheetmetal Mechanic

AAR; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus package

Comprehensive benefits package (health

401(k) retirement plan with company匹

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

AAR, located at United States-Maryland Joint Base Andrews, seeks an experienced Aircraft Structural Mechanic to inspect for cracks and dents, interpret blueprints, and repair structures to restore airworthiness. You will work with mechanics to plan repairs, read technical data, and support mission readiness.

The role requires secret clearance eligibility, relevant education/experience, and familiarity with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance is required.
• Experience reading, interpreting manuals, technical data, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Report on work order status to Lead Mechanic.
• Ensure work meets specifications, regulations, and company policy.
• Maintain accountability for tools and equipment.
• Respond to work orders with a focus on operations support.
• Collaborate effectively as a team member.
• Assist with other duties to support customer and mission.

Skills

Security clearance

Communication

Teamwork

Technical document reading

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years experience

Associate's degree + 4 years experience

High School Diploma + 8 years experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Works closely with other mechanics and maintenance personnel on aircraft structural modifications, upgrades, and repairs. Locates cracks, breaks, holes, and dents in aircraft sheet metal structures and determines appropriate repairs from technical data to restore components to original strength. Identifies damaged or weakened structures, including skins, stringers, bulkheads, and ribs and develops appropriate repair plan to restore component airworthiness. Reads and interprets blueprints and determines dimensions, angles, and contours in performance of structural repair.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Reports on work order status to the Lead Mechanic.
• Ensures all work is done according to specification, regulation, and company policy.
• Ensures that all tools and associated equipment are 100% accounted for.
• Responds to work orders in a timely manner with emphasis on operations support.
• Able to communicate effectively and work well as a member of a team
• Assists with other duties as required to support the customer and mission.
• Conducts oneself professionally through appearance and conduct.
• 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 3 years of related structural aircraft maintenance experience.
  • An Associate's degree plus 4 years of related structural aircraft maintenance experience.
  • High School Diploma plus 8 years of related structural aircraft maintenance experience.
• F-16 experience is strongly preferred, but other fighter jet experience may be considered.
• Experience in reading, comprehending, and interpreting technical documents, including manuals, technical data, and blueprints.
• Basic knowledge of various computer applications such as Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook) is a plus.

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.
• Must be able to work 1st or 2nd shifts as needed.

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.

Compensation

The anticipated salary for this position is $50.15 hourly. This range reflects the base pay for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Job

Defense

Primary Location

United States-Maryland-Joint Base Andrews

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

Non-exemptAAR 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.