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.