F-16 Egress Technician

Job Description - F-16 Egress Technician (FN) (16966)

About Us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering, and Expeditionary Services. AAR's purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company's mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

F-16 Egress Technician (FN) - 16966

SUMMARY:

Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on egress systems. Removes and installs egress systems. Ensures egress explosive cartridge activated devices (CAD) and pressure activated devices (PAD) are safe and disarmed prior to performing maintenance supporting aircraft inducted into the Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements maintenance and safety policies for egress systems.
• Responsible for maintaining all necessary egress and egress equipment on inducted F-16 aircraft.
• Ensure pilot ejection systems are precisely maintained in perfect working condition.
• Perform removal, inspection, and reinstallation of F-16 ejection seat, components, and sub-components.
• Troubleshoot, test, and repair, if necessary, F-16 ejection systems.
• Perform operation checkouts, ensuring systems reliability.
• Replace, as required, egress system components and sub-components found faulty or supporting aircraft TCTOs.
• Use various testers required to test egress electrical system reliability and functionality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to diagnose faults and develop resolution plans.
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical principles.
• Perform duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
• Commitment to company values and ethics.
• Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.
• Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.
• Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared.
• Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities.
• Analytical skills: must be able to gather information and use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Desired: Completed Technical or Military School Training.
• 4 Years related experience on USAF fighter aircraft.
• Must have experience with working from blueprint drawings, diagram, specifications, service manuals, sketches, templates, and other incomplete data.

PREFERRED:

• F-16 or related fighter aircraft Egress System USAF 7 – Level.
• Current FAA issued Mechanic certificate with Airframe.
• Ability to work in an austere environment and to perform work in a hangar or aviation field environment.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Position is located OCONUS and in an austere environment; work is being performed in a hangar, office setting, or aviation field environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift parts, tooling, and other awkward items weighing up to 50 lbs, including up and down stairs. 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. Must be able to obtain a medical clearance required for the location.

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.