NTS is searching for an F-16 Sheet Metal Technician for a Direct Hire Opportunity in Mesa, AZ.

Summary:

The Technicians are an integral part of our Maintenance team. Their experience, practical knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills will ensure that the aircraft are maintained in an airworthy and dispatch ready status at all times.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform troubleshooting and repairs to assigned aircraft as directed.
• Read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, and other technical directives. 
• Remove and replace structural components and fabricate replacement parts as needed.
• Perform major and minor structural repairs in accordance with applicable guidance.
• Fully proficient in use of precision measuring devices to determine serviceability on aircraft and aircraft components. 
• Fully proficient in use of structures equipment common to an Air Force sheet metal and machining back shop.  
• Carry out maintenance, repair, modification and inspection of the company aircraft as detailed in the company maintenance operations manual.
• Ensures all tools and equipment are accounted for prior to and at work stoppage/completion in accordance with FOD (foreign object damage) principles. 
• Provide line maintenance, line servicing and inspection level maintenance tasks as assigned.  
• Ensure the work accomplished on any aircraft or component is in compliance with:
  • Applicable airworthiness standards and OEM instructions.
  • Company Policies and Procedures.
  • Regulated safety standards.
• Ensure that all replacement parts are inspected, eligible, and properly certified prior to installation.
• Ensure that removed parts are properly tagged and routed to quarantine.
• Complete and certify work reports for all work accomplished on the aircraft.
• Follow company procedures as per the maintenance operations manual using safe work practices.
• Carry out both line and heavy maintenance activities in accordance with operational standards. 
• Carry out Independent Checks when authorized as per company policies and procedures.
• Carry out Receiving Inspections when authorized, as per company policies and procedures.
• Work in compliance with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) acts and regulations, including following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment, as necessary and when required; and reporting any hazards or potential safety risks (such as unsafe situations and activities) to a supervisor immediately.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Additional Benefits: Benefits become active in 30 days/401K in 60 days!!!

These are direct-hire positions with competitive pay and benefits

• 11 Holidays Observed!!
• 15 Days PTO!!
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree strongly preferred, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent a plus
• A minimum of 5 years direct Structures Maintenance experience and training on F-16 aircraft.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven track record of success working on complex assignments requiring considerable judgment, initiative and technical/specialized knowledge.
• Able to work well in a team and within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

• FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) license/certification strongly preferred but not required
• FCC license preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance