F-16 Lead Sheetmetal Mechanic

Senior team member responsible for coaching and training F-16 Sheetmetal Mechanics, assisting in the incorporation of new work scope into the site, and identifying opportunities to improve site operations. Works closely with other mechanics and maintenance personnel on aircraft structural modifications, upgrades, and repairs. Locates cracks, breaks, holes, and dents in aircraft sheet metal structures and determines appropriate repairs from technical data to restore components to original strength. Identifies damaged or weakened structures, including skins, stringers, bulkheads, and ribs, and develops appropriate repair plans to restore component airworthiness. Reads and interprets blueprints and determines dimensions, angles, and contours in the performance of structural repair.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coaches and trains other F-16 Avionics / Electro-Environmental Technicians 
• Assists in developing work cards, work instructions, job aids, and operation sequencing
• Ensures all work is done according to specifications, regulations, and company policy.
• Ensures that all tools and associated equipment are 100% accounted for.
• Responds to work orders in a timely manner with emphasis on operations support.
• Able to communicate effectively and work well as a member of a team
• Conducts oneself professionally through appearance and conduct.
• All other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Change of Direction
• Building relationships and partnerships
• Focus 
• Accountability

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance is required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must meet one of the following requirements:
  
  • A Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of related structural aircraft maintenance experience.
  • An Associate's degree plus 4 years of related structural aircraft maintenance experience.
  • High School Diploma plus 8 years of related structural aircraft maintenance experience.
• F-16 experience is strongly preferred, but other fighter jet experience may be considered.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in reading, comprehending, and interpreting technical documents, including manuals, technical data, and blueprints.
• Basic knowledge of various computer applications such as Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to waist level and 30 pounds to shoulder height.
• Must be able to lift and carry parts, tooling, and other awkward items sometimes weighing up to 50 lbs, including walking up and down stairs, aircraft maintenance stands, and platforms
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

We are 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.