Top Aces Corp. (TAC) is a U.S.-based company headquartered in Mesa, AZ at Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport, specializing in airborne training services. We are seeking for a Structures/Sheetmetal Technician to work on our F-16s.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform troubleshooting and repairs to assigned aircraft as directed.
• Read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, and other technical directives.
• Remove and replace structural components and fabricate replacement parts as needed.
• Perform major and minor structural repairs in accordance with applicable guidance.
• Fully proficient in use of precision measuring devices to determine serviceability on aircraft and aircraft components.
• Fully proficient in use of structures equipment common to an Air Force sheet metal and machining back shop.
• Carry out maintenance, repair, modification and inspection of the company aircraft as detailed in the company maintenance operations manual.
• Ensures all tools and equipment are accounted for prior to and at work stoppage/completion in accordance with FOD (foreign object damage) principles.
• Provide line maintenance, line servicing and inspection level maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Ensure the work accomplished on any aircraft or component is in compliance with:
• Applicable airworthiness standards and OEM instructions.
• Company Policies and Procedures.
• Regulated safety standards.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work in compliance with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) acts and regulations, including following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment, as necessary and when required; and 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

• 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 strongly preferred

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 5 years direct Structures Maintenance experience 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.

SPECIAL WORK CONDITIONS

• Applicants selected 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.