SUMMARY: The Technicians are an integral part of our Maintenance team. Their experience, practical knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills will ensure that the aircraft are maintained in an airworthy and dispatch-ready status at all times. This position will support the Top Aces F-16 Reassembly and Return to Service Program at the Mesa, AZ Headquarters.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform maintenance and training on the Avionics/Electric/ECS systems.
• May be called upon to prioritize the completion of work in progress.
• Also responsible for performing and/or evaluating and inspecting work accomplished to ascertain condition status of components.
• Perform maintenance functions, including but not limited to, repairs, replacement and rebuilds of aircraft components.
• Removes, repairs and replaces functional components such as power generation and support systems wire harnesses and connectors, bleed air and air conditioning ducting, oxygen/environmental systems tubing and line replaceable units, Electric/ECS turbines, valves and generators.
• Inspects, troubleshoots and diagnoses systems failures.
• Reads and interprets manufacturers and Air Force Technical Orders and other specifications to determine feasibility and methods of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components, including ordering of correct parts.
• Uses and maintains appropriate equipment; may perform complete repairs and calibrations to include total disassembly, repair and re-assembly of equipment and components in accordance with tech data.
• Will provide training, technical guidance and OJT to other Top Aces technicians.
• Ensure that all replacement parts are inspected, eligible, and properly certified prior to installation.
• Ensure that removed parts are properly tagged and routed to quarantine.
• Carry out maintenance, repair, modification and inspection of the company aircraft as detailed in the company maintenance operations manual.
• Complete and certify work reports for all work accomplished on the aircraft.
• Follow company procedures as per the maintenance operations manual using safe work practices.
• Carry out both line and heavy maintenance activities in accordance with operational standards.
• Carry out Independent Checks when authorized as per company policies and procedures.
• Carry out Receiving Inspections when authorized, as per company policies and procedures.
• As an employee, you are responsible for:
  • Working in compliance with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) acts and regulations.
  • Following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment, as necessary and when required.

• Reporting any hazards or potential safety risks (such as unsafe situations and activities) to a supervisor immediately.

• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

SKILLS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS

• USAF 5 level or equivalent with progressive and documented experience.
• Progressive and documented experience in the fighter aircraft maintenance environment.
• Documented qualifications in related maintenance fields.
• Have a working knowledge of electronic and mechanical systems and components on the F-16 aircraft
• E&E aircraft maintenance specialist with USAF 7 level or equivalent preferred.
• Ground handling, minor maintenance, and servicing
• Previous experience setting up maintenance work areas
• Proven track record of success working on complex assignments requiring considerable judgment, initiative, and technical/specialized knowledge.
• Able to work well in a team and within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook).

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) license/certification required. Exceptions can be made if able to obtain A&P within 180 days of hire.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree strongly preferred, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent a plus.
• A minimum of 4 years direct experience working as a F-16 Avionics or Electrical & Environmental (E&E) technician and training on F-16 aircraft.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, walk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position requires close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The employee is required to regularly work in both office and outside weather environments. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and vibrations, and is frequently exposed to very hot or cold, wet or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level is occasionally very loud.
These physical demands and work conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak English fluently.

SPECIAL WORK CONDITIONS

• Applicants selected must be a U.S. citizen and may be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to be cleared for and to gain access to applicable classified information.
• Domestic and International Travel may be required.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees working in this position and within this Job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Top Aces Corp. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment and personnel related decisions are decided solely on the basis of qualifications, merit, performance and business need.