JOB TITLE: F-16 APG Systems Technician - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Greenville, SC
PAY RATE: Up to $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)
Clearance: SECRET clearance (not required to start; initiated at offer stage)
Shift: 1st (5:30 AM 4:00 PM) or 2nd shift (3:00 PM 1:30 AM)
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:
Perform and assist with launch, recovery, preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections
Conduct ground handling, maintenance, engine runs, operational checkouts, and servicing
Troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain electro-mechanical and pneumatic aircraft systems
Ensure condition and acceptability of electrical, hydraulic-pneumatic, propulsion, landing gear, flight controls, airframe, furnishings, and crew escape systems
Remove panels and hardware to access equipment for repairs
Knowledge of aircraft systems including landing gear, powerplants, flight controls, fueling/defueling, and aircraft movement/launch & recovery
Requirements:
SECRET clearance (not required to start; initiated at offer stage)
High School Diploma or GED
6 8+ years of F-16 or related fighter flightline experience
Experience as Crew Chief, Plane Captain, or military aircraft mechanic
Aircraft Launch and Recovery knowledge
Aircraft systems operation expertise
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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