Flight Line APG Mechanic – F-; Level 3 | Secret Clearance Required

Flight Line APG Mechanic – F-16 (Level
3) | Secret Clearance Required

Program: F-16 Production Flight Line & Delivery

Environment: Production Flight Line / Aircraft Maintenance Operations

Must be open to working 1st or 2nd shift after training

Secret security clearance required (must be in process at time of start)

Aircraft flight line experience preferred

The Production Flight Line APG Mechanic – F-16 (Level
3) supports new production aircraft delivery by performing flight line maintenance, launch and recovery operations, inspections, troubleshooting, and system maintenance on F-16 aircraft. This role is responsible for ensuring aircraft readiness by supporting incoming and outgoing flight operations, follow‑on maintenance, and operational checkouts in a fast‑paced production flight line environment.

• Support incoming and outgoing flight operations
  , including launch and recovery
• Perform and assist with preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and periodic inspections
• Conduct aircraft ground handling, servicing, and movement operations
• Perform engine runs and operational checkouts
• Troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain electro‑mechanical and pneudraulic systems
• Perform maintenance on aircraft systems including:
• Powerplants
• Flight controls
• Fueling and defueling systems
• Aircraft movement and ground operations
• Ensure airworthiness of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, propulsion, landing gear, and flight control systems
• Inspect general airframe condition, aircraft furnishings, and crew escape systems
• Remove and reinstall panels and associated hardware to access systems requiring maintenance
• Document maintenance actions in accordance with quality, safety, and configuration control requirements
• Maintain strict FOD control and flight line safety standards

• 4–6 years of hands‑on aircraft maintenance experience as an APG Mechanic, Crew Chief, or Aircraft Mechanic
• Minimum 1–2 years of flight line maintenance experience
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems operation and maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret technical orders, maintenance manuals, and engineering documentation
• Secret security clearance required (must be in process at time of start)
• Ability to work assigned shifts, including 1st or 2nd shift after training
• Ability to meet program requirements including U.S. citizenship and a valid U.S. driver’s license

• Fighter aircraft experience (F-16, F/A-18, F-22, F-35)
• Prior experience supporting production or delivery flight line operations

• 1st Shift: Monday – Thursday | 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday – Thursday | 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM
• Outdoor and hangar flight line settings
• Exposure to live aircraft operations, noise, and varying weather conditions
• Physical requirements include standing, kneeling, climbing, bending, lifting, and working around operational aircraft