Avionics Technician II, MQ-9 (Kaneohe Bay, HI)

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned UAS aircraft electrical generators, load banks, starters, relays, batteries, actuators, circuit breakers, switches, and aircraft instruments.
• Solve complex problems involving advanced technical knowledge, including determining the location and density of circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering changes.
• Utilize excellent organizational skills to prioritize workload to meet the Daily Flight Schedule.
• Make entries in aircraft logs and records, attend shift change maintenance meetings, and provide guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems affecting operational and maintenance capabilities.
• Use common and complex test instruments in the performance of assigned duties.
• Sign off work in either NALCOMIS/OOMA or IMDS.
• Understand CNAFINST 4790 and/or DAFI 21-101.
• Maintain, repair, and install various types of electronic equipment and related devices.
• Determine malfunctions and restore equipment operations using advanced technical knowledge of electronics principles.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Active Secret US Government clearance with eligibility to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
  • High School Diploma or relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum completed.
  • Three years of actual Aircraft Avionics and/or Ground Control Station (GCS) maintenance experience.
  • One-year actual experience on MQ-9 aircraft and/or GCS as an Avionics Technician.
  • Advanced knowledge of basic and complex electronics maintenance and repair.
  • Advanced knowledge of RFF systems, components, and accessories.
  • Advanced knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft electronics maintenance.
  • Thorough understanding of electrical and electronic principles.
  • Ability to use and read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables.
  • One of the following IAT Level II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+ CE, SSCP, or GSEC, commensurate with the assigned duties within 90 days of hire or before second deployment.
  • Eligible to gain and maintain one of the above IAT Level II certifications.
  • Ability to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.
  • Passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed.
  • Capable of lifting, carrying, and wearing Military Issued Equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods.
  • Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
  • Submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date.
  • Current/active State Issued Driver’s License.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI.
  • Associate degree in a relevant career field.
  • Current IAT Level II Certification.
  • Prior experience as a Defense Contractor.

  Compensation & Benefits

  • This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position under the Service Contract Act (SCA).
  • In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act.
  • The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.
  • Compensation Details: $40.56 per hour.
  • Benefits Overview: Includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching), educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, pet insurance, and more.