Job Description

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 equipmentInspects components of avionic and electrical systems and equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installationTests 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 analyzersUsing hand tools, adjusts, repairs, and/or replaces defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documentsWhen required, calibrates installed, modified, or repaired systems and/or equipment to prescribed specificationsWhen required, operates ground servicing equipment to operationally test, inspect, and verify functionality and air worthiness of avionic and other electrical systemsWhen required, assist in fabricating wiring harnessesAccurately 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 representativesPerform 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 payComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.401(k) retirement plan with company matchGenerous paid time off programProfessional development and career advancement opportunitiesPhysical 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 platformsRequires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workdayMust 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. #LI-LM1 #LI-Onsite

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.