F-16 Avionics or Electrical / Environmental Technician III
AAR · Sumter, SC · 1 mo ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time
Responsibilities
- 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
- When required, assist in fabricating wiring harnesses
- 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
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
- F-16 experience is 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
- In order to obtain a Secret Clearance, US Citizenship is required
Pay
Competitive pay
Benefits
- 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
Schedule
Full-time; positions may be 1st or 2nd shift as needed.
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