Title: F-16 Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Iraq-Balad

Job Number: 16479

*PENDING CONTRACT AWARD*

SUMMARY

The F-16 Maintenance Supervisor plans and directs maintenance operations and ensures policy and procedures are followed to achieve established goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and assign program workloads as well as duties for entire shifts of workers performing aircraft maintenance repair, inspection, and modifications.

• Maintain knowledge of supply procedures, and Service Bulletins/Letters and Airworthiness Directives.

• Must be highly proficient in using technical data and drawings to locate part numbers and accomplish repairs.

• Must have knowledge of F-16 aircraft avionics and electrical systems.

• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls and modifies aircraft systems and powerplants in accordance with established written procedures, specifications, and standards.

• Candidate must be knowledgeable in F-16 aircraft systems operation and maintenance to include landing gear, powerplants, flight controls, disassembly, reassembly, rigging and aircraft movement.

• Must be able to read and speak English. Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

• Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Management

• Being connected & Respectful

• Building relationships and partnerships

• Coaching & Feedback

• Accountability

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The below additional requirements apply to this position.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance.

• In order to obtain a secret clearance, qualified candidates must have US Citizenship.

• Ability to pass physical screening requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Must meet one of the following requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of related experience in aircraft maintenance

• An Associate's degree plus 6 years of related experience in aircraft maintenance

• High School Diploma plus 10 years of related experience in aircraft maintenance

• At least 10 years working F-16 aircraft experience with thorough understanding of Fighter Aircraft Systems and Flight Line Operations.

• Must have leadership experience in an F-16 aircraft maintenance environment.

Work Conditions

Position is located OCONUS and in an austere environment; work is being performed on the flight line, limited hangar or aviation field environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and parts, tooling and other awkward items sometimes weighing greater than 50 lbs, including up and down stairs.

• 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 assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.

• 90/30 Rotation

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

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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.