Military Fellowship Program: Avionics Technician

About the role

SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work.

Responsibilities

• Use your skills and expertise to perform avionics maintenance according to FCC, FAA and company policies and regulations.
• Assist with installing, testing, troubleshooting and repairing avionics components.
• Maintain test equipment, tools, and manuals.
• Perform wiring tasks according to technical drawings.
• Use soldering and crimping techniques.

Requirements

• Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A higher-level degree may substitute for experience.
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education.
• Basic understanding of applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications; ability to route wires per technical drawings.
• Familiarity with avionics installation tooling.
• Experience with soldering and crimping techniques.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with FCC and FCC GROL.
• Basic understanding of spectrometer, Oscilloscope and/or Pitot static equipment.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits as described in the employee handbook.

Pay

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $22.95 - $31.56. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.

Schedule

Not specified

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC)

• Delivers customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors.
• Honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies.

Company Culture

• Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
• Known and respected for mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation.
• Provides leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs.

Application Information

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.