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F-16 Aircraft Mechanic - 16801
Description

SUMMARY:

The aircraft crew chief is responsible for: Aircraft recovery, parking, safing, and preparing for depot induction and delivery; safe towing operations; aircraft post-flight and preflight inspections, aircraft refueling, engine run, launch, and recovery operations; assisting other team members in aircraft structural and avionic/electrical modifications, upgrades, and repairs; Performing aircraft maintenance, including, but not limited to, aircraft servicing, repair, inspection; status reporting, technical, and logistical support.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Seven (7) + years’ fixed wing aviation maintenance experience (Depot experience preferred).
• F-16 experience is strongly preferred.
• USAF military aircraft 7-level Technician or equivalent
• Full understanding of AFTO 781 aircraft forms
• Must have experience with working from blueprint drawings, diagram, specifications, service manuals, sketches, templates, and other incomplete data.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable Maintenance Program.
• Ability to work in an austere environment and to perform work in a hangar or aviation field environment
• Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Power Plant License is preferred.
• Ten (10)+ years’ F-16 maintenance hands-on, expeditor, and/or production superintendent experience is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable F-16 Depot Maintenance Program is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to waist level and 30 pounds to shoulder height.
• Must be able to lift and carry parts, tooling, and other awkward items sometimes weighing up to 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.
• If a Contractor Field Team (CFT) is required, may be required to perform duties at remote and austere locations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads, interprets, and adheres to technical orders, manuals, blueprints, service bulletins, and other related documentation.
• Perform applicable F-16 related maintenance tasks, including special certification & qualification tasks, e.g., engine runs, servicing or aircraft towing in accordance with applicable F-16 technical orders.
• Complete scheduled and unscheduled F-16 maintenance, parts ordering, and other aircraft functions.
• Perform routine duties within the first echelon of aircraft supervision, such as: aircraft servicing, including hydraulics, engine oil, lubrication, fuel, canopy cleaning, wheel/tire replacement, brakes, light bulbs.
• Troubleshoot and assist with the repair, replacement, and rebuild of aircraft structures and components.
• Perform flight control and other component rigging and calibration.
• Service aircraft as prescribed in applicable F-16 Technical Orders.
• Determine airworthiness of aircraft and associated components.
• Interact with company Maintenance Operation Center (MOC), the customer, and other program representatives in matters concerning aircraft airworthiness, operational readiness, and aircraft systems troubleshooting.
• All other duties as assigned.