Avionics Technician III

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an experienced Avionics Modification Technical Specialist for our Hagerstown, MD team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in avionics systems, extensive hands‑on experience, and a comprehensive understanding of aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting. This role requires a detail‑oriented individual with excellent problem‑solving skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively.

Expertise in repairing, maintaining, and modifying complex avionics systems and components while ensuring FAA compliance is essential. Recognition for leadership, dedication to safety, and quality is highly valued.

• Provide avionics support for a diverse fleet of military and civilian aircraft, including King Air, Global
  6500, and Challenger
  650.
• 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, milliohmmeters, 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, including soldering and/or crimping.
• Follow all safety regulations and company procedures; provide minimal coaching and mentor others as needed.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience (a higher‑level degree may substitute for experience).
• Ability to understand and interpret basic technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and publications; ability to route wires per technical drawings.
• Advanced skills with avionics installation tooling, wiring repair, wiring installation, soldering, and crimping techniques.
• Own tools in good working order.
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• 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 or experience.
• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License.
• FCC Operator's Permit.
• Formal training such as J‑standard soldering, Daniels crimpers, fiber‑optic, etc.
• Manufacturers/IPC/ specialized training, e.g., GENFAM.
• Continual improvement belts or certifications.
• Familiarity with FCC and FCC GROL.
• Basic understanding of spectrometer, oscilloscope, and/or pitot static equipment.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $30.35 – $41.73
Compensation varies depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.