Avionics Instrument Tech

About the role

This position is part of the aircraft maintenance team supporting the JSF program at the Patuxent River flight test site. The role involves working in a team environment to maintain F-35 aircraft, including inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul, modification, fabrication, and weapon loading as required. As an Avionics & Instrumentation Technician, you will engage in all facets of F-35 maintenance, from routine checks to troubleshooting cutting-edge aircraft technology. Responsibilities include participating in aircraft modification projects, contributing to the development of experimental technologies, and supporting advanced 5th Generation integration testing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, modify, inspect, and troubleshoot F-35 aircraft, both scheduled and unscheduled.
• Participate in aircraft modification projects, bringing experimental technologies from blueprint to operational reality.
• Engage in software, hardware, and advanced 5th Generation integration testing.
• Conduct aircraft inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul, modification, fabrication, and weapon loading as required.
• Perform multi-faceted wire/connector repair, including evaluation and testing.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and maintenance instructions.
• Use Maintenance Information Systems such as Electronic Maintenance Instructions and Aircraft Forms Documentation.
• Adhere to Safety, Tool Control, FOD, Supply, HAZMAT, Training, Quality, and Security programs.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a 5 or 7 skill level USAF AFSC, Navy NEC, or USMC MOS Avionics Systems Craftsman discipline, or equivalent commercial experience such as an FAA/FCC instrumentation license.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen; this position requires a government security clearance with an Interim Secret to start and access to a facility requiring special access.
• Ability to support customer-requested business travel or TDY.
• Ability to attain required qualifications within the projected training timeline.

Desired Skills

• F-35/F-22 experience.
• Previous flight test aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience with aircraft instrumentation electrical systems.
• Coax troubleshooting and repair.
• Proficiency with advanced test equipment.
• Data-bus knowledge and troubleshooting.
• Fiber Optic experience.
• JEDI/ALIS experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

Pay

$35.27 – $55.70 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability