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F-16 Avionics Technician Level 3 - DEFENSE
Job Description
JOB TITLE: F-16 Avionics Technician Level 3 - 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:
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Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
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Clearance: Active Secret preferred; ATO required. Clearance process must be started at offer acceptance.
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Shift: Monday–Thursday, 1st Shift 5:30 AM–4:00 PM | 2nd Shift 3:00 PM–1:30 AM
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Perform flight operations, testing, and installation of electrical harnesses/components.
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Route wires and cables, terminate cables/wires, and perform operational checks to ensure flight readiness.
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Troubleshoot and repair electrical and avionics systems as required by the area team.
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Work on engineering changes, MOD tasks, and wire repairs.
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Occasionally perform general mechanic installs, testing, and inspections.
Requirements:
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Active Secret preferred; ATO required. Clearance process must be started at offer acceptance.
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6 years of solid electrical/avionics experience.
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The manager may consider candidates with 4 years of recent aircraft experience, but they must have relevant fighter jet experience.
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Strong avionics/electrical background required.
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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
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Meet Your Recruiter
Tara Gilbert
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Tara Gilbert is a Sr. Technical Recruiter specializing in Aerospace Production, Aviation Maintenance, and Administrative/Executives. With over 20 years of experience in both the aviation and staffing industries, Tara began her career as an Administrative Assistant for General Atomics, advancing to the role of Buyer for a Part 145 Maintenance Repair Organization before transitioning to technical recruitment.
Tara values honesty, inclusion, equity, creativity, and collaboration. She is committed to ensuring that her contractors and clients are treated with fairness and respect, dedicating time to finding creative solutions while working closely with her team to achieve successful outcomes.
With her extensive background in aviation operations and staffing, Tara excels at finding top-tier candidates for her clients and communicating fluently in "aviation" with her contractors.