Romania – Weapons Technician

Draken is searching for an experienced Weapons Technician to maintain F-16 A/B models at the Romanian Air Force (RoAF) F-16 Training Center at the 86^th Air Base, near Borcea, Romania.  These aircraft will be used to train RoAF pilots.

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for an exciting opportunity with Draken, apply now!  Lodging, tools, travel, and transportation is provided. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs repair and reclamation and maintenance support functions. 
• Responsible for maintenance being performed on the armament/fire control/weapons systems and electrical/avionics components as directed. 
• Diagnoses and repairs aircraft systems and components malfunctions including solid state and transistorized devices according to the appropriate technical manuals, directives and safety procedures. 
• Performs aircraft maintenance actions, authorized modifications and alignment of weapons components, fire control, electronic and mechanical devices, and instruments. Uses common measuring tools necessary for performing the tasks described herein, precision measuring tools and alignment fixtures. 
• Handles any aircraft ammunitions, performs weapon system loading/unloading, arming and de-arming, and weapon subsystems configuration changes for all weapons and fire control systems. 
• Performs aircraft systems operational checks. Test, troubleshoots, and repair aircraft systems test sets and diagnostic equipment. 
• Prepares aircraft maintenance forms and records. 
• Displays proper use of all applicable technical publications, tools, test equipment, and special equipment applicable to the discipline of aircraft weapons maintenance, ensure practices lead to becoming effective Electrical/Avionics/Armament/Fire Control/Aircraft Survivability Equipment maintainers. 
• Ensures all related maintenance operations are conducted in a safe manner. 
• Performs end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections. Detects and advises on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft, removed components and related aerospace equipment. 
• Uses technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems. 
• Interprets/advises on maintenance procedures/policies to repair aircraft, parts and equipment. Troubleshoots and maintains aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment. Removes, installs and operationally checks aircraft components. 
• Maintains, rebuilds and/or overhauls aircraft components per technical data. Conducts functional tests of repaired components and systems. 
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED  
• Must speak, read, write, and understand English 
• At least 5 years of experience in aircraft weapons maintenance.
• Must have working knowledge of aircraft safety directives, aircraft/vehicle movement, flight line operations, aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications (read, interpret, follow and comprehend schematics, diagrams, drawings and technical orders) 
• Obtain/maintain Secret security clearance 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES  

• Great attention to detail 
• Ability to work in a fast paced, hands-on environment 
• Flexibility, team orientation, ability and willingness to learn 
• Effective Communication Skills 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT  

• Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds 
• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS  

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Draken participates in E-Verify and applicants selected for employment will be required to provide proof of citizenship and identification.  

https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/proof-us-citizenship-and-identification-when-applying-a-job  

https://www.e-verify.gov   

• Background Check required  
• Drug Screening Required  
• Security clearance may be required  

EEO STATEMENT  

Draken International is a drug-free workplace committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf  

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf  

PAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT   

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.  

ACCESSIBILITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION   

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Draken International LLC. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Draken International LLC. via email hr@drakenintl.com or in writing at 3330 Flightline Drive Lakeland, Florida 33811.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES  

Please note that Draken International LLC. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Draken International LLC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Draken International LLC explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Draken International LLC.