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This role focuses on inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, and modifying F-16 aircraft systems and powerplants in accordance with established written procedures, specifications, and standards. You will support production, final assembly, and flight operations/flight readiness activities while ensuring aircraft are maintained safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory and program requirements.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and modify F-16 aircraft systems and powerplants following established procedures, specifications, and standards.
• Perform detailed aircraft maintenance on landing gear, powerplants, flight controls, and associated systems.
• Conduct fueling and defueling operations in accordance with safety and operational guidelines.
• Support aircraft movement, launch, and recovery activities on the flight line and within production areas.
• Execute phase maintenance, final assembly, and flight operations/flight readiness tasks as assigned.
• Perform line maintenance and heavy maintenance, including depot-level maintenance when required.
• Use technical data, manuals, and schematics to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and systems issues.
• Carry out troubleshooting activities to identify root causes of malfunctions and implement corrective actions.
• Document all maintenance actions accurately and completely to meet program and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with other technicians and teams to ensure aircraft are delivered on schedule and meet quality standards.
• Follow all safety, quality, and compliance procedures while working in a climate-controlled facility.
• Maintain eligibility for and adherence to requirements associated with a Secret security clearance.

• Minimum of 4+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, with 5+ years of recent aircraft experience preferred.
• F-16 or fighter jet maintenance experience highly preferred, including work on platforms such as F-35, F-22, F/A-18, or F-15.
• Hands-on experience with phase maintenance, final assembly, or flight operations/flight readiness.
• Proficiency in aircraft systems operation and maintenance, including landing gear, powerplants, flight controls, fueling/defueling, and aircraft movement/launch and recovery.
• Demonstrated ability to perform flight line maintenance, line maintenance, and heavy maintenance.
• Experience with depot-level maintenance activities.
• Active Secret security clearance preferred; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and systems issues on military aircraft.
• Ability to follow detailed written procedures, specifications, and standards with high attention to detail.
• Capability to work assigned shifts (1st, 2nd, or weekend) and adapt to production and operational demands.

• A&P license or equivalent airframe and powerplant certification preferred.
• Recent fighter aircraft experience strongly valued, even with 4 years of total aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience working in a production, final assembly, or flight readiness environment on military aircraft.
• Familiarity with maintenance, repair, and modification programs for military defense aircraft such as C-130, P-3, UH-60, F-22, F-16, and similar platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, and maintenance documentation.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a high-performance environment.
• Willingness to work as a long-term contractor with interest in transitioning to a direct hire role if opportunities become available.

You will work in a climate-controlled facility supporting advanced aerospace and defense programs for a leading global contractor in aeronautics, missiles and fire control, rotary and mission systems, and space systems. The environment offers long-term contract stability with the potential to transition to a direct position in the future, exposure to cutting-edge military aircraft, and opportunities to grow your skills in a structured, safety-focused setting. You will be part of a culture that values technical excellence, teamwork, and professional development while contributing to mission-critical programs.

This position is based in a climate-controlled facility at a major defense and aircraft manufacturing site, working with advanced military aircraft and associated systems. You must be able to work 1st, 2nd, or weekend shift as assigned after training: 1st Shift is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 2nd Shift is Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.; Weekend Shift is Thursday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The work involves hands-on maintenance in production and flight line environments, adhering to strict safety, quality, and security protocols, and collaborating closely with other skilled technicians and teams.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Greenville,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.