Avionics Technician IV
About the role
The successful candidate will support Sierra Nevada Corporation's Hagerstown, MD team in providing avionics support for a diverse fleet of military and civilian aircraft.
Responsibilities
- Provide avionics support for a diverse fleet of military and civilian aircraft, including but not limited to KingAir, Global6500 and Challenger650.
- Work with manage and update databases for avionics systems such as Collins, Honeywell, and Garmin.
- Troubleshoot and maintain communication, navigation, landing systems, and cabin Wi-Fi systems and subsystems, including HF/VHF/UHF comm radios, ILS, VOR, ADF, GPS, EGPWS, TAWS, TCAS, ADSB, FMS, AFCS, and Radio Altimeters.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering and vendor technicians to ensure timely fixes and preventive maintenance.
- Coordinate with other maintenance departments to resolve chronic aircraft issues.
- Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company standards during maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Utilize advanced avionics test equipment and tooling, including multimeters, megohmmeters, milliohm meters, oscilloscopes, frequency/time domain reflectometers, spectrum analyzers, and pitot-static test equipment.
- Read and interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
- Assemble and modify wire harnesses to include soldering and/or crimping.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and quality completion of tasks.
- Follow all safety regulations and company procedures.
Requirements
- You Must Have:
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience.
- Advanced skills with avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, wiring installation, soldering, and crimping techniques.
- Own tools in good working order.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- We Prefer:
- An associate of applied science (A.A.S.) in Aviation.
- Proven experience as an Avionics Technician.
- Military or OJT Aviation training.
- Telecom and/or home integration training and/or experience.
- FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License.
- FCC Operator's Permit.
- Manufacturers/IPC/specialized Formal training.
- Familiarity with FCC and FCC GROL.
- Basic understanding of spectrometer, oscilloscope, and/or pitot static equipment.
- A background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience.
- Advanced skills with avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, wiring installation, soldering, and crimping techniques.
- Own tools in good working order.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Skills
- Strong background in avionics systems.
- Extensive hands-on experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented individual.
- Leadership recognition.
- Dedication to safety and quality.
Benefits
Relocation assistance is provided. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Pay
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $34.90 - $47.99. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.
Schedule
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Company Information
Sierra Nevada Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs.