F-Avionics​/Electrical Technician

Job Description - F-16 Avionics / Electrical Technician (17880)

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. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Position is located OCONUS at Aviano AB, Italy; work is being performed at an aircraft depot facility, including occasional flight line operations, hangar and/or aviation field environment.

Responsible for depot-level modification, upgrade, & test of aircraft sub-systems, ensuring airworthiness. Duties include, but are not limited to, inspecting, testing, modifying, and repairing avionic as well as other electrical systems/sub-systems. Examples include radar, radio, navigation, and aircraft power systems/sub-systems.

• Modifies, upgrades, inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs aircraft avionic and electrical systems, such as aircraft installed radar, radio, navigation, and power systems using hand tools and test equipment
  Inspects components of avionic and electrical systems and equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation
• Tests avionic and electrical 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 air worthiness of avionic and other electrical systems
• Accurately document all required U.S. Government and program forms and documents, including electronic records
• Must effectively interact with program and customer representatives as well as on-site business or military representatives
• Perform 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 3 years of recent specialized related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance.
  • An associate's degree, A&P license, or FCC license plus 4 years of recent specialized related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance.
  • High School Diploma plus 8 years of recent specialized related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance.
• F-16 experience is strongly preferred, but other fighter jet experience may be considered.
• 5th generation aircraft experience is a plus
• Microsoft Office Suite skills is preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required.
• Due to the Secret Clearance requirement, US Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to work 1st or 2nd shift as-needed.

• 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

• Must be able to lift and carry parts, tooling, and other awkward items sometimes weighing greater than 50 lbs, 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.

We are 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.