Nickerson Talent Solutions is searching for an F-16 Avionics Specialist/Technician in Mesa, AZ for a Full-Time Direct Hire Opportunity.
Job Requirements:
- Avionics Experience on F-16 Aircraft.
- A minimum of Level 5 or equivalent experience of direct Avionics Maintenance experience on F-16 aircraft.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must be a U.S Citizen.
- A&P License or Ability to obtain A&P License 180 days after hire.
Special Work Conditions:
• Applicants selected may be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to be cleared for and to gain access to applicable classified information.
• Domestic and International Travel may be required.
Additional Benefits: (Benefits available 30-60 days after starting employment.)
• These are direct-hire positions with competitive pay and benefits
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Job Details:
F-16 Avionics Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying the complex electronic systems (avionics) on an F-16 fighter jet, including radar, navigation, communication systems, weapons control, and flight control systems, ensuring the aircraft's airworthiness by performing inspections, calibrations, and repairs using specialized tools and technical documentation; essentially keeping the aircraft's electronic systems operational and ready for flight.
• Modifies, upgrades, inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs aircraft avionic systems, such as aircraft-installed radar, radio, navigation, and power systems using hand tools and test equipment
• Inspects components of avionic systems and equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation
• Tests avionic 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 airworthiness of avionic and other electrical systems
• When required, assist in fabricating wiring harnesses
• Must effectively interact with program and customer representatives as well as on-site business or military representatives
• Perform other duties as assigned