JOB TITLE: F-16 APG Mechanic Level 3 - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Greenville, SC
PAY RATE: $34-38/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)

• 1st Shift: Mon–Thu, 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM

• 2nd Shift: Mon–Thu, 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM

• Clearance: Must have or be in process at start

• 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. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Conducting incoming/outgoing flight operations, follow-on maintenance, and routine troubleshooting

• Performing and assisting with launch, recovery, preflight, through-flight, and post-flight inspections

• Handling ground operations, engine runs, operational checkouts, and aircraft servicing

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems

• Ensuring the acceptability of electrical, hydraulic-pneumatic, propulsion, landing gear, flight controls, airframe condition, furnishings, and crew escape systems

• Removing panels and hardware as needed to access equipment requiring repair

Requirements:

• Aircraft Crew Chief/Mechanic experience: 4–6 years

• Flightline maintenance: 1–2 years

• F-16 experience: 4–6 years (preferred)

• Fighter aircraft experience (F-16, F-18, F-22, F-35): 4–6 years (preferred)

• Aircraft flightline experience preferred

• Must be able to work 1st or 2nd shift after training

• Key Aircraft Systems Knowledge:

  • Landing gear

  • Powerplants

  • Flight controls

  • Fueling/defueling operations

  • Aircraft movement, launch, and recovery

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

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

Take your career to new heights—apply today!

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