F-Aircraft Mechanic III

Principal Recruiter at AAR Corp - Government Services

The F-16 Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for aircraft recovery, parking, safing, depot induction, safe towing, inspections, refueling, engine runs, launches, and recovery operations. The role includes maintenance using F-16 Technical Orders, status reporting, technical and logistical support, and collaboration with program representatives to maintain airworthiness and operational readiness.

• Read and interpret technical orders, manuals, blueprints, and service bulletins.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled F-16 maintenance, parts ordering, and other aircraft functions.
• Supervise first‑echelon aircraft servicing: hydraulics, engine oil, lubrication, fuel, canopy cleaning, wheel/tire replacement, brakes, light bulbs.
• Troubleshoot and assist with repair, replacement, and rebuild of aircraft structures and components.
• Perform flight control and other component rigging and calibration.
• Service aircraft as prescribed by applicable F-16 Technical Orders.
• Determine airworthiness of aircraft and associated components.
• Interact with the Company Maintenance Operation Center (MOC), the customer, and program representatives concerning airworthiness, readiness, and troubleshooting.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Secret Clearance required.
• Must meet one of the following: a Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience, an Associate’s degree plus 4 years, or a high school diploma plus 8 years.
• F‑16 experience strongly preferred; other fighter jet experience considered.
• Experience working from blueprint drawings, diagrams, specifications, service manuals, sketches, templates, and incomplete data.

• Competitive salary and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.
• Office setting; traditional business environment.
• Must be able to work first or second shift as needed.

United States – South Carolina – Shaw AFB

Full‑time, Non‑exempt.

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.