Homestead, Florida, USA
24 days ago
F-16 Lead Engine Technician

Senior team member responsible for overseeing engine related activities such as removal, reinstallation, engine bay inspections, and operational checks as well as ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Responsible for coaching and training F-16 Aircraft Technicians across multiple disciplines to assist with engine-related activities. Assists in the incorporation of new work scope into a site, and identifying opportunities to improve site operations. Assists other team members in aircraft structural and avionic/electrical modifications, upgrades, and repairs.

What you will be responsible for:

Coach and train other F-16 Aircraft TechniciansAssist in developing work cards, work instructions, job aids, and operation sequencingRead, interpret, and adhere to technical orders, manuals, blueprints, service bulletins, and other related documentationPerform applicable F-16 related maintenance tasks, including engine removal, engine bay inspection, engine reinstallation, and related operational checks in accordance with applicable technical ordersComplete scheduled and unscheduled F-16 maintenance, parts ordering, and other aircraft functionsTroubleshoot and assist with the repair, replacement, and rebuild of aircraft structures, systems, and componentsSupport other technician disciplines including depanel/repanel, running wire, structural modifications, electrical terminations, operational checks, and troubleshooting as requiredInteract with site leadership, customer personnel, and other program representativesAll other duties as assigned

Senior team member responsible for overseeing engine related activities such as removal, reinstallation, engine bay inspections, and operational checks as well as ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Responsible for coaching and training F-16 Aircraft Technicians across multiple disciplines to assist with engine-related activities. Assists in the incorporation of new work scope into a site, and identifying opportunities to improve site operations. Assists other team members in aircraft structural and avionic/electrical modifications, upgrades, and repairs.

What you will be responsible for:

Coach and train other F-16 Aircraft TechniciansAssist in developing work cards, work instructions, job aids, and operation sequencingRead, interpret, and adhere to technical orders, manuals, blueprints, service bulletins, and other related documentationPerform applicable F-16 related maintenance tasks, including engine removal, engine bay inspection, engine reinstallation, and related operational checks in accordance with applicable technical ordersComplete scheduled and unscheduled F-16 maintenance, parts ordering, and other aircraft functionsTroubleshoot and assist with the repair, replacement, and rebuild of aircraft structures, systems, and componentsSupport other technician disciplines including depanel/repanel, running wire, structural modifications, electrical terminations, operational checks, and troubleshooting as requiredInteract with site leadership, customer personnel, and other program representativesAll 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 5 years of related experience in aircraft maintenanceAn Associate's degree plus 6 years of related experience in aircraft maintenanceHigh School Diploma plus 10 years of related experience in aircraft maintenanceF-16 experience is strongly preferred, but other fighter jet experience may be consideredMust have experience with working from blueprint drawings, USAF TCTOs/TOs, diagrams, specifications, service manuals, sketches, templates, and other incomplete dataAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required.

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

Competitive salaryComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.401(k) retirement plan with company matchGenerous paid time off programProfessional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds to waist level and 30 pounds to shoulder heightMust 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 platformsRequires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workdayMust 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 metMust be able to work 1st or 2nd shift as-needed.

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What you will need to be successful in this role:

Must meet one of the following requirements:
A Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of related experience in aircraft maintenanceAn Associate's degree plus 6 years of related experience in aircraft maintenanceHigh School Diploma plus 10 years of related experience in aircraft maintenanceF-16 experience is strongly preferred, but other fighter jet experience may be consideredMust have experience with working from blueprint drawings, USAF TCTOs/TOs, diagrams, specifications, service manuals, sketches, templates, and other incomplete dataAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required.

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

Competitive salaryComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.401(k) retirement plan with company matchGenerous paid time off programProfessional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds to waist level and 30 pounds to shoulder heightMust 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 platformsRequires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workdayMust 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 metMust be able to work 1st or 2nd shift as-needed.

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