Experienced F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Professionals - We Want to Hear From You! Veterans and transitioning service members are highly encouraged to apply!

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F-16 Sheet Metal Mechanics F-16 Crew Chiefs F-16 Engine Mechanics F-16 Avionics / E&E Technicians F-16 Fuels Specialists Overview We are seeking an experienced F-16 Aircraft Technician II to support maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operational readiness of F-16 aircraft . This is a hands-on aircraft maintenance position ideal for experienced military aircraft maintainers, F-16 Crew Chiefs, aircraft mechanics, and tactical aircraft maintenance professionals with a strong understanding of aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, technical data, and flight-line operations. The Aircraft Technician II will perform intermediate to advanced aircraft maintenance while supporting safe, efficient, and mission-ready operations. F-16 Structures Responsibilities Perform intermediate to advanced sheet metal repairs, replacements, and modifications on F-16 aircraft structures, skins, frames, longerons, ribs, bulkheads, panels, fairings, doors, and associated assemblies. Diagnose structural issues, corrosion, cracks, stress damage, and deformation; recommend corrective actions per technical directives. Fabricate, fit, form, and assemble replacement parts using approved materials, precision measuring tools, and standard metalworking equipment. Lay out, drill, ream, countersink, deburr, and rivet structural components using appropriate fasteners (solid, blind, HI-LOK, etc.). Remove, repair, and install structural components and assemblies in accordance with OEM, TO, and engineering requirements. Utilize aircraft Technical Orders (TOs), maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematics, drawings, and job guide(s) to perform work. Conduct corrosion treatment, sealing, and aircraft metal surface protection using approved materials and processes. Operate sheet metal shop equipment such as shears, brakes, rollers, presses, grinders, sanders, rivet guns, drills, and pneumatic tools safely and efficiently. Ensure proper documentation of all maintenance actions in aircraft forms, records, maintenance systems, and logbooks as required by Company, client, and regulatory standards. Support inspections, functional checks, and quality assurance requirements. Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment following OSHA and Company safety guidelines. Work collaboratively with other maintenance disciplines to support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, aircraft upgrades, and heavy/phase inspections. Ensure all tools and equipment are accounted for prior to and at work stoppage/completion in accordance with FOD (foreign object damage) principles. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum 5 years of F-16 sheet metal maintenance experience. Graduate of military aircraft structural repair/sheet metal school (e.g., USAF Aircraft Structural Maintenance) preferred. Composite repair experience a plus Battle damage repair experience a plus Strong working knowledge of aircraft mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, electrical, and related systems. Ability to troubleshoot aircraft discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective actions. Ability to read and interpret aircraft technical orders, maintenance manuals, technical data, schematics, procedures, and blueprints. Experience using aircraft-specific tools, test equipment, and ground support equipment. Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance documentation and tool-control requirements. Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively within a maintenance team. Strong attention to detail, safety, quality, and aircraft readiness. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with technicians, leadership, support personnel, and aircrew. Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally. Must be able to work in varying weather and environmental conditions. Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and cannot be barred from accessing required military installations. Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance . Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook experience preferred. Military & Veteran Friendly Veterans and transitioning service members are highly encouraged to apply. Military occupational experience involving F-16 maintenance, tactical aircraft maintenance, aircraft crew chief duties, flight-line maintenance, aircraft systems, propulsion, hydraulics, fuels, electrical/environmental systems, avionics, or aircraft structural maintenance may translate directly into this opportunity. Relevant military backgrounds may include experience within the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, Navy, Marine Corps, Army Aviation, or other military aviation organizations supporting tactical or fixed-wing aircraft. We highly value the technical expertise, safety mindset, accountability, teamwork, attention to detail, and mission-focused experience developed through military aviation service. Veteran-Friendly Employer | Transitioning Military Encouraged to

Apply Pay:

$38.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid sick time Paid time off Referral program Relocation assistance Retirement plan Tools provided Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

Fighter Aircraft :

5 years (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

Work Location:

In person