F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Multiple Disciplines | Skybridge Aviation – Mesa, AZ
Skybridge Aviation is seeking experienced F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians across multiple disciplines to support fighter aircraft maintenance operations in Mesa, Arizona. We are actively hiring in the following specialties:
- Avionics
- Electricians
- Structures
- Fuel Cell
- Crew Chiefs
These are direct-hire opportunities offering competitive pay, strong benefits, and long-term career opportunities. Candidates must hold a Level 7 qualification with direct F-16 experience in their respective discipline.
The company will cover the cost for qualified candidates to obtain their FAA A&P license if they do not currently have one. No personal tools are required to start.
Key Responsibilities by Discipline
Avionics
- Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and modifications on F-16 avionics systems
- Work with systems including radar, navigation, communications, weapons control, and flight control electronics
- Inspect avionics components and wiring for defects such as loose connections, damaged wiring, or improper installation
- Test avionics systems using diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital meters, circuit analyzers, and counters
- Calibrate installed or repaired avionics equipment to required specifications
- Assist with fabrication and installation of wiring harnesses as required
Electricians
- Troubleshoot, repair, and modify F-16 electrical systems including wiring, connectors, circuit breakers, and power distribution
- Fabricate, install, and route electrical wiring harnesses throughout the airframe
- Perform continuity, insulation resistance, and functional checks on aircraft electrical systems
- Operate ground power units and electrical ground support equipment (EGSE)
- Support integration of electrical power systems with avionics, flight controls, and weapons systems
Structures
- Perform structural inspections, repairs, and modifications on F-16 airframe components including fuselage, wings, control surfaces, and empennage
- Identify and assess structural damage such as cracks, corrosion, dents, and fastener failures
- Execute sheet metal fabrication including cutting, forming, drilling, and riveting of repair parts
- Apply corrosion prevention and control (CPAC) treatments to structural surfaces
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, repair schemes, and technical orders
Fuel Cell
- Perform maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification of F-16 fuel systems including internal fuel cells, bladders, and plumbing
- Perform fuel cell entry operations in compliance with confined space and hazardous materials safety protocols
- Apply fuel tank sealant and coatings per technical orders and engineering specifications
- Pressure test fuel systems and perform leak checks following maintenance actions
- Inspect and replace fuel system components including valves, pumps, fuel quantity probes, and lines
Crew Chiefs
- Serve as primary point of accountability for the overall maintenance condition and airworthiness of assigned F-16 aircraft
- Perform pre-flight, post-flight, thru-flight, and phase inspections
- Conduct aircraft servicing including fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid, liquid oxygen (LOX), and tire pressure
- Launch and recover aircraft including taxi direction, safety pin installation/removal, and ground marshalling
- Coordinate and supervise specialist maintenance activities performed on assigned aircraft
- Manage aircraft Time Change Items (TCI) and scheduled inspection requirements
