Metal Technician (Aircraft Structural Repair) - F-16 Contract Logistics Support (CLS) - Foreign Military Sales (IRAQ)

Key Responsibilities:

• 25% - Train, advise, assist, and integrate IqAF technicians on structural repair methods and inspection standards.
• 25% - Perform metal fabrication, sheet metal repairs, riveting, and welding to restore airframe integrity.
• 15% - Inspect aircraft for cracks, corrosion, and structural damage using visual and NDI techniques.
• 10% - Use and train IqAF in interpreting technical orders, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• 10% - Document all maintenance and fabrication activities according to program and technical standards.
• 10% - Recommend updates to repair procedures and shop operations to increase efficiency.
• 5% - Support other duties as assigned by Site Leadership.

Sheet metal tools, rivet guns, metal brakes, welding equipment, grinders, inspection tools, technical manuals, Microsoft Office.

Aircraft maintenance hangar and deployed operational environment; exposure to noise, dust, and metalworking conditions.

Standing, bending, cutting, grinding, lifting, and working in confined spaces; capable of working with metal and heavy equipment.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical school training in aircraft structural repair preferred.

Certifications: USAF 7-skill level (Craftsman) in Aircraft Structural Maintenance

Experience: 8 to 8 to 10 years in structural repair, fabrication, and welding for F-16 or similar platforms.

Other Requirements: U.S. Citizenship; eligible for Secret clearance; deployable worldwide including Middle East regions; international experience preferred.

Skills and Technology Used: Sheet metal repair, blueprint reading, welding, documentation tools, Microsoft Office.

Contingent Upon Contract Award.