Operations Instrumentation Avionics Technician

Salary Range

$54,967 - $60,100

Essential Job Functions

• Install, maintain, fabricate, assemble, test, operate, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade and optimize complex instrumentation / avionics systems and subsystems, both large- and small-scale.
• Support pre- and post-flight instrumentation.
• Support pre-flight aircraft software loading.
• Fabricate connectorized wire harnesses, avionics assemblies and subassemblies.
• Maintain information / configuration tracking and documentation.
• Prepare and deliver documentation up to and including technical reports, briefings and final status reports.
• Undertake non-local, domestic, and foreign travel to support non-local test-flights.
• Operate rental and organizational vehicles on and off base to move test equipment to/from the flight line and to/from non-local test sites.

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship
• High school diploma/GED plus 4 years of experience, or Associate's-level (AA/AS/Technical school) plus 2 years of experience.
• Ability to be granted a security clearance and maintain one for the duration of employment.
• Open-mindedness, teach able, high motivation, and team-orientation.
• Sound character, flexibility, resilience and positive attitude.
• Ability to perform, manage, and prioritize multiple related tasks in a highly-dynamic and time-sensitive environment.

Desired Skills

• Practical knowledge of electronics/avionics including multi-conductor signal cables, video lines, and circuits.
• Training or experience with instrumentation systems, video and data recording/telemetry, MIL-STD-1553, and related data-bus and digital recorders.
• Organizational and/or intermediate level maintenance experience in US military avionics systems (USN or USMC experience preferred).
• Prior experience in handling COMSEC assets.