F-16 Avionics or Electrical / Environmental Technician III

F-16 Avionics or Electrical / Environmental Technician III

Work Schedule: Must be able to work 1st or 2nd shift as-needed. 1st Shift: 0600 - 1700 2nd Shift: 1400 - 0100 This site works 4 x 10 hour days: Tuesday to Friday.

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 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

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.
• 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.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: Competitive pay 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: 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.

Job: Defense

Primary Location: United States-Texas-San Antonio-Kelly Field

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.