Wheel and Tire / CDDAR Technician - F-16 Contract Logistics Support (CLS) Balad Iraq

Major Job Activities

Key Responsibilities:

•  Train, advise, assist, and integrate IqAF wheel and tire backshop personnel in standard practices and fleet health management.


• Oversee and participate in receiving, disassembling, inspecting, and rebuilding F-16 wheels and tires.


•  Ensure availability of spares, initiate parts ordering, and manage wheel and tire inventory to support flightline operations.


•  Support CDDAR procedures and instruct IqAF personnel in emergency recovery techniques and safety.


• Use and teach interpretation of technical publications, schematics, and specifications.


•  Document maintenance activities and train IqAF in proper recordkeeping protocols.


• Recommend improvements to increase shop productivity and maintenance process efficiency.

Material & Equipment Directly Used

Wheel and tire shop tools, inspection stands, CDDAR equipment, torque wrenches, air compressors, technical publications, Microsoft Office.

Working Environment

Backshop and flightline settings in a deployed operational environment. Exposure to aircraft maintenance areas and recovery operations.

Physical Activities

Lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, kneeling, working around heavy aircraft components and in confined areas.

Qualifications

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

Certifications: USAF 7-skill level (Craftsman) in Wheel and Tire

Experience: 8 to 10 years of experience in F-16 aircraft maintenance, including at least 3 years as a wheel and tire specialist and CDDAR experience.

Other Requirements: U.S. Citizenship; Secret clearance or interim required; strong interpersonal and training skills; positive program/customer review; experience with international teams preferred; deployable worldwide including Middle East.

Skills and Technology Used: Wheel and tire shop tools, maintenance documentation systems, Logistics Management Systems, Microsoft Office.