Aircraft MOD/ Avionics Technician (Chile), F-16 - Level 4

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess minimum of 5 years of recent fighter aircraft maintenance and/or modification experience (F-16).
• Extensive experience in aircraft component troubleshooting and/or repair procedures and replacement of components, and aircraft systems.
• Extensive experience with reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.

Job Description

You will be the F-16 Aircraft Modification Technician for the Aircraft Modification Team which is responsible for delivering precise electrical and avionics modifications to F-16 aircraft stationed in Chile - (Antofagasta).

What You Will Be Doing

As the F-16 Aircraft Modification Technician you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of aircraft electrical, avionics, and system integrity while supporting modification, upgrade, and overhaul efforts. Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Perform troubleshooting, installation, repair, and maintenance of F-16 electrical, avionics, landing gear, flight controls, and hydraulic systems.
• Execute maintenance actions in compliance with technical orders, fault isolation manuals, and local operational instructions.
• Document all work in maintenance data collection systems and ensure accuracy of records.
• Maintain aircraft readiness by overseeing all maintenance performed on assigned aircraft.
• Support frequent domestic and international travel, complying with passport and security requirements.

What's In It For You

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
• Candidate must have strong communications and interpersonal skills. Must read, write and speak English fluently.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist.
• Confined Space Entry.

Desired Skills

• Candidate must have held a USAF skill level 7 (or equivalent) in their career field.
• Experience working and communicating with Foreign military personnel.
• Candidate possesses previous instructor/ training experience.
• Experience working in Foreign locations with little oversight.
• F-16 MOD Experience Perform Ops Checks