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Position Summary:

The Avionics Technician (F-16 Block 50+) Fabricates, maintains, and tests electronic systems and components. Adjusts, repairs, and modifies systems and components, and replaces malfunctioning equipment as needed. May be responsible for requirements analysis, systems analysis, performance analysis, and independent test and acceptance of instrumentation including: Area Surveillance, Telemetry, Radar, or Global Positioning System (GPS) Metric Track (MT). Conducts special technical studies and reports regarding instrumentation configuration, acceptance, and/or performance.

Job Description:

• Perform or supervise functions involving installation, repair, testing, and modification on NAV Attack, Flight Controls Radar, SMS, Comm/Nav and ECM systems. 

• Operates avionics systems by using aircraft controls to determine operational condition. 

• Interprets equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in systems such as attack control, radar infrared, laser, instruments, displays, flight control, communication, navigation, satellite communications, identification, defensive and offensive ECM systems.

• Uses technical data wiring diagrams, electronic measurement equipment, AGE/GSE, and special tools. 

• Removes and installs components Performs and supervises alignment calibration and bore sight of avionics systems Uploads operational software into system components  

• Inspects, analyzes and evaluates avionics systems Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions. 

• Reviews maintenance management publications and procedures Recommends methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures. 

• Performs OJT and instruction, supervises and accepts work performed by RAFO technicians  

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 years F-16 Bock 50+ or 8 years supporting F-16 aircraft.

• AFSC 2A3X4, 2A354, or 2A374 F-16 Block 50 Integrated Avionics or equivalent

• Performed and/or supervised functions involving installation, repair, testing, and modification on F-16 Block 50 and up Avionics systems.  

• Must be willing to train to other aircraft maintenance tasks as required.         

• High School Diploma        

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility.

Physical/Preferred Qualifications:

• Frequently lifts parts and equipment up to 25 pounds.

• Occasionally lifts objects up to 50 pounds.

• Most heavy lifting is accomplished through the use of mechanical devices.

• Work is performed in a shop environment that is moderately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Is exposed to disagreeable fumes and to cuts and bruised from using tools in close placed and hazards of moving vehicles such as forklifts in shop area.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

• The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance.

• Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work specifications is a plus.

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