F-16 Avionics Technician
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Pay: $35–48/hr, depending on experience
Job Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Full Benefits Package
Nickerson Talent Solutions is hiring experienced F-16 Avionics Technicians to support active fighter aircraft maintenance operations in Mesa, AZ.
This position supports both flightline and heavy maintenance environments and requires strong hands-on troubleshooting and diagnostics experience on operational F-16 aircraft.
Qualified candidates will support inspections, fault isolation, corrective maintenance, operational testing, and return-to-service activities in a fast-paced fighter aircraft maintenance environment.
Position Highlights:
- Direct hire opportunity
- Long-term program stability
- Full benefits package
- Flightline and heavy maintenance exposure
- Operational fighter aircraft environment
- Travel opportunities available
- Fast-paced maintenance operations
Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and repair F-16 avionics and electrical systems
- Diagnose aircraft discrepancies and complete corrective maintenance
- Perform inspections, operational checks, and return-to-service activities
- Troubleshoot communication, navigation, electrical, and power distribution systems
- Perform BITE testing, calibration, and functional testing
- Remove, install, disassemble, and reassemble avionics components and LRUs
- Interpret Technical Orders, wiring diagrams, schematics, and maintenance manuals
- Support both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities
- Complete maintenance documentation accurately
- Maintain FOD prevention and tool accountability standards
- Provide technical guidance and OJT support when required
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 4 years of direct F-16 avionics maintenance experience
- USAF 5-Level or equivalent military training
- Fighter aircraft maintenance background
- Strong troubleshooting and fault-isolation skills
- Experience reading Technical Orders and wiring schematics
- Experience supporting flightline and/or heavy maintenance operations
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance
Additional Information:
- Full-time direct hire position
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Domestic and international travel may be required
- Must be able to work in operational maintenance environments
- Immediate interviews available
Apply now to be considered for active F-16 maintenance operations in Mesa, Arizona.
