F-16 Avionics / Electrical Technician at AAR Corp.

Misawa, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Avionics, Electrical Systems, Modification, Testing, Repair, Radar, Radio, Navigation, Power Systems, Hand Tools, Test Equipment, Oscilloscopes, Digital Meters, Circuit Analyzers, Schematics, Blueprints

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

WORK LOCATION Position is located OCONUS at Misawa AB, Japan; work is being performed at an aircraft depot facility, including occasional flight line operations, hangar and/or aviation field environment. 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 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 recent specialized related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance. An associate's degree, A&P license, FCC license, or 7 Level in F-16 Avionics or Environmental & Electrical Craftsman plus 4 years of recent specialized related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance. High School Diploma plus 8 years of recent specialized related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance. F-16 experience is strongly preferred, but other fighter jet experience may be considered. 5th generation aircraft experience is a plus Microsoft Office Suite skills is preferred Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required. Due to the Secret Clearance requirement, US Citizenship is required. The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: Competitive compensation package 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. Candidates must be able to work 1st or 2nd shift, as needed. #LI-LM1 #LI-Onsite #LI-LM1

Responsibilities

The technician is responsible for depot-level modification, upgrade, and testing of F-16 aircraft sub-systems, including inspecting, testing, modifying, and repairing avionic and electrical systems to ensure airworthiness. Duties involve using specialized test equipment and technical documents to adjust, repair, or replace defective components in systems like radar, radio, and navigation.