Avionics Technician I

About the role

We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Avionics Technician I specializing in depot-level modifications and new systems integrations on UH-1Y and AH-1Z aircraft. This position is vital to supporting aircraft upgrade modifications, repairs, and inspections of advanced avionics systems — ensuring optimal readiness and operational capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform depot-level modifications and new system integrations, troubleshooting, maintenance, to include communication, navigation, flight control, and electronic warfare systems
• Conduct wiring, component, and system-level modifications, inspections to identify malfunctions and implement repairs or replacements as needed
• Collaborate with engineers and technical teams to address and resolve complex avionics issues to include documenting inconsistencies and non-conformance, redline documentation and suggested install corrective actions
• Document all maintenance actions in accordance with applicable regulations and standards
• Maintain compliance with quality assurance and safety standards, including adherence to Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790 and local SOP and GOPS compliance guidelines
• Support aircraft inspections and acceptance procedures and modifications as required
• Ensure all tools, test equipment, and consumables are calibrated and maintained per established policies

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of aviation avionics maintenance experience
• Proficiency in depot-level maintenance procedures and processes
• Knowledge of FAA, military, and industry standards related to avionics systems
• Familiarity with aircraft wiring, including MIL-SPEC connectors and harnesses
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment for avionics testing and repair
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration
• Proficient in reading, interpreting and utilizing technical manuals (TD / IDP), schematics, and diagrams
• Strong knowledge of electrical principles and troubleshooting techniques specific to avionics
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate various hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Competence in using precision measuring tools such as micrometers for accurate assessments
• Install, test, troubleshoot, repair and certify avionics upgrades and modifications as needed
• Ability to route wires / cables, clamp, hardware build ups, perform connector terminations and connector build-up
• Self-starter and ability to work independently in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on the UH-1Y and/or AH-1Z platform aircraft
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license or equivalent military certification
• Prior service in a military or government aviation maintenance environment
• Aircraft Avionics / Electrician Certifications
• Past Quality Assurance or QAR Experience

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and manipulate 50lbs independently when needed
• Must be able to climb on ladders if needed
• Must be able to repeatedly enter and exit aircraft using stationary steps/stairs
• Position involves long periods of standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, crawling on aircraft structure and around aircraft for maintenance functions
• Position may require working in a confined workspace
• Position may require use / exposure to fuels, oils, hydraulic fluids and cleaning solvents
• Position is located in a high noise area within an aircraft hangar / flightline environment
• FIT for Duty Physical is required
• May require DOT and Respiratory Physicals

Tools

• Employee must own and provide basic hand tools required