F-16 APG Mechanics - DEFENSE

The Structures Company, LLC • Contract • Greenville, SC, US • $34 - $40 / hour • 3m ago

JOB TITLE: F-16 APG Mechanic - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Greenville, SC
PAY RATE: $34-40/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; clearance process must be initiated prior to start date.
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Perform final assembly, checkout maintenance, and delivery operations for F-16 aircraft on the production flightline.
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and modify aircraft systems and powerplants in accordance with technical orders, specifications, and maintenance standards.
Support aircraft launch, recovery, movement, fueling/defueling, and functional checkout activities to ensure mission-ready aircraft delivery.
Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to meet aircraft delivery schedules and operational requirements.
Maintain compliance with safety procedures, security requirements, and established maintenance practices in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements:

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; clearance process must be initiated prior to start date.
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining military aircraft systems and powerplants.
Knowledge of:
- Landing gear systems
- Flight control systems
- Fuel systems and fueling/defueling operations
- Aircraft launch and recovery procedures
- Aircraft movement and flightline operations
Ability to interpret technical manuals, maintenance procedures, and engineering specifications.
Experience performing inspections, repairs, modifications, and operational checks on aircraft systems.
Aircraft flightline maintenance experience preferred.
Flexibility to work 1st shift, 2nd shift, or weekend shift as assigned.
Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills in a production environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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