Romania - F-Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Position: Romania - F-16 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Draken is looking for experienced F-16 Crew Chiefs to maintain F-16 A/B models at the Romanian Air Force (RoAF) F-16 Training Center at the 86th Air Base, near Borcea, Romania. These aircraft will be used to train RoAF pilots.

Must have 5 years of experience on the F-16 coupled with formal training (technical school, career development courses, field training detachments, aircraft maintenance qualification training, A-school as examples). An FAA A, P, or A&P license is preferred. If you meet the qualifications and are looking for an exciting opportunity with Draken, apply now!

Lodging, tools, travel, and transportation is provided.

Responsibilities Participate in set-up activities and assist with receiving and storing supplies and support equipment.

Performs end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections. Conducts aircraft launch and recovery operations.

Advises on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment. Uses technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems. Interprets and advises on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment.

Inspects, troubleshoots and maintains aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment. Removes and installs aircraft components. Conducts functional tests of repaired components and systems. Supervises and performs aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.

Inspects and operates powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment. Reviews maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation. Inventories and maintains aircraft equipment.

Coordinates maintenance plans and schedules to meet operational commitments. Supervises and assists in launching and recovering aircraft. Reviews maintenance data collection summaries to determine trends and production effectiveness. Performs crash recovery duties. Performs staff and supervisory management functions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

High school/GED required

FAA - Certified Airframe or Powerplant Mechanic is desired5 years of F-16 maintenance experience and formal training required

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English Must obtain/maintain US secret security clearance

Must be able to work all shifts including nights and weekends

Must be able to travel as part of a team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT ranges from office to hangar and flight line. Extensive sitting to climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands.

Special vision abilities required are close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.

Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.

Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.

Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depths.

May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.

May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.

Regularly required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive movements, and perform work from ground level to overhead.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Draken participates in E-Verify and applicants selected for employment will be required to provide proof of citizenship and identification.https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Background Check required

Drug Screening Required Security clearance may be required

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