Nickerson Talent Solutions is Searching for an F-16 Egress Maintenance Instructor in Mesa, AZ.

The Maintenance Instructors are an integral part of our 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. This position will support the F-16 Reassembly and Return to Service Program at the Mesa, AZ Headquarters.

Details:

• Maintains aircraft egress systems including ejection seats, canopies, hatches, and modules; explosive components; subsystems; and related support equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctions and recommends corrective action and implements maintenance and safety policies for egress systems.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on egress systems.
• Ensures egress explosive Cartridge Activated Devices (CAD) and Propellant Activated Devices (PAD) are safe and disarmed prior to performing maintenance.
• Performs operational and functional tests of egress systems, subsystems, and components using test equipment and test kits.
• Applies corrosion control procedures to escape systems and related components.
• Performs integrity inspections of the escape system and inspects egress systems, subsystems, and components for safety, security, and serviceability.
• 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.
• Carry out maintenance, repair, modification and inspection of the company aircraft as detailed in the company maintenance operations manual.
• 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.
• Follow safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment, as necessary and when required.

• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree strongly preferred, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent a plus.
• A minimum Level 7 direct Egress Maintenance experience and training on F-16 aircraft.

SKILLS AND/OR 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 the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel, and Outlook).

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

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