F-16 Sheetmetal Mechanic

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.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• 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.

What you will need to be successful in this role
:

• 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.
• 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

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:
(Adjust as needed per location)

• 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 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 required to wear Personal Protective Equipment as needed to perform job tasks.
• The employee is regularly exposed to vibration.
• The employee will be frequently exposed to moving mechanic parts, fumes, or airborne particles.
• The employee must be able to properly use, handle and dispose of hazardous material, and toxic or caustic chemicals per Government regulations and company procedures.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
• The employee is required to work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean, FOD-free work area.

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.

Job
Defense

Primary Location
Italy-Aviano Air Force Base

Schedule
Full-time

Overtime Status
Exempt

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.