**Title:** F-16 Fuels System Technician **Location:** Iraq-Balad **Job Number:** 16508 ****PENDING CONTRACT AWARD**** **Summary** Removes, repairs, inspects, installs, and modifies aircraft fuel systems including integral fuel tanks, bladder cells, and external tanks. Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on F-16 aircraft fuel systems supporting aircraft inducted into the Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facility. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Performs aircraft fuel systems removal, repair, installation, and operational checkouts according to maintenance procedures and policies + Performs fuel systems maintenance on F-16 aircraft fuel tanks, cells, and wings + Troubleshoot, test, and repair, if necessary, F-16 fuel systems + Removes access panels, depuddles, purges, repairs, tests, cleans, and inspects fuel tanks and cells as required by F-16 Technical manual or Time + Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) + Maintains associated fuel system hardware and equipment. + Performs entry and maintenance in confined spaces + Prepares aircraft fuel system surfaces, and applies sealants, adhesives, and associated chemicals + Cleans fuel cells and tanks, and inspects for foreign objects, corrosion, cell deterioration, and fungus. + Stores, handles, uses, and disposes of hazardous material and waste. + Use various testers required to test fuel system reliability and functionality + Perform other duties as assigned **CORE COMPETENCIES** + Performs corrective actions and resolves problems using technical publications and analytic techniques + Ability to diagnose faults and develop resolution plans + Perform duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment. + Commitment to company values and ethics + Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately + Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy + Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared + Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities + Analytical skills: must be able to gather information and use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. + Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance. + In order to obtain a secret clearance, qualified candidates must have US Citizenship. + Ability to pass physical screening requirements **Education and/or Experience** + High School Diploma or Equivalent required. + Desired: Completed Technical or Military School Training + 4 Years related experience on USAF fighter aircraft. + Must have experience with working from blueprint drawings, diagram, specifications, service manuals, sketches, templates, and other incomplete data. **PREFERRED** + F-16 or related fighter aircraft fuel system USAF 7 – Level + Current FAA issued Mechanic certificate with Airframe + Ability to work in an austere environment and to perform work in a hangar or aviation field environment **Work Conditions** Position is located OCONUS and in an austere environment; work is being performed on the flight line, limited hangar or aviation field environment. **Physical Requirements** + Must be able to lift and parts, tooling and other awkward items sometimes weighing greater than 50 lbs, including up and down stairs. + Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday. + Must be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position + can be fully met. **Compensation and Benefits:** + Competitive compensation package. + 90/30 Rotation + Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. + 401(k) retirement plan with company match. + Professional development and career advancement opportunities \#LI-PI1 #LI-ONSITE AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.