**Title:** F-16 Aircraft Mechanic (FN) **Location:** PL-Bydgoszcz **Job Number:** 17213 **WORK LOCATION:** Position is located OCONUS in Bydgoszcz, Poland; work is being performed at an aircraft depot facility, including occasional flight line operations, hangar and/or aviation field environment. The F-16 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. **What you will be responsible for:** + 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. Qualifications: **What you will need to be successful in this role:** + 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. **The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:** + Competitive salary and bonus 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:** + The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. + Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. + The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. + Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources. \#LI-PI1 #LI-ONSITE AAR is 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.