F-16 Sheetmetal Mechanic

**AAR is a leading provider of aviation services to the worldwide commercial aerospace and government/defense industries. AAR combines a close-to-the-customer business model with a broad menu of capabilities to help customers operate more efficiently, lower costs and maintain high levels of quality, safety and service. We are a financially stable, dedicated partner with an enduring commitment to innovation, execution, continuous improvement and customer value. At AAR we are committed to doing it right, and we have built our core values based on that premise.**

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**F-16 Sheetmetal Mechanic** **-** **15848**

**Description**

**SUMMARY**:
Works closely with other mechanics and maintenance personnel on aircraft structural modifications, upgrades, and repairs. Locates cracks, breaks, holes, and dents in aircraft sheet metal structures and determines appropriate repairs from technical data to restore components to original strength. Identifies damaged or weakened structures, including skins, stringers, bulkheads, and ribs and develops appropriate repair plan to restore component airworthiness. Reads and interprets blueprints and determines dimensions, angles, and contours in performance of structural repair.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Reports on work order status to the Lead Mechanic.
- Heavy Depot Level Maintenance, Repair and modification of the aircraft structure and major subassemblies.
- Plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair various sheet metal and structural assemblies and sub-assemblies utilizing precision measuring equipment.
- Must be able to read and speak English. Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Exposed to repetitive movements and work overhead. Required to use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
- Ensures all work is done according to specification, regulation, and company policy.
- Ensures that all tools and associated equipment are 100% accounted for.
- Responds to work orders in a timely manner with emphasis on operations support.
- Able to communicate effectively and work well as a member of a team
- Assists with other duties as required to support the customer and mission.
- Conducts oneself professionally through appearance and conduct.
- All other duties as assigned.

**CORE COMPETENCIES**:

- Strategic Management
- Change of Direction
- Building relationships and partnerships
- Transformational
- Focus
- Accountability

**Qualifications**

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance is required.
- Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) is required.
- Due to the Secret Clearance requirement, US Citizenship is required.

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**:

- High School Diploma
- 6 years of F-16 or fighter aircraft structural repair or aircraft sheet metal experience
- Must have a craftsman level (7-Level USAF) in a like position, system or equivalent i.e.Navy, Army or A&P experience
- Must meet one of the following requirements:

- A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience
- An associate's degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience
- A major certification plus 7 years of recent specialized experience
- 11 years of recent specialized experience

**Desired Skills**
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes
- Ability to identify aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown or engineering documentation and technical orders
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Knowledge and ability to perform multiple skill requirements
- Willing to be trained and/or certified in special skills

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING ENVIRONMENT**:

- Location of duty is Aviano AB, Italy
- 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 pounds 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.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- The employee will be requ