Avionics Technician

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Title:

Avionics Technician-Weapons Systems

Location:

Maxwell AFB, AL 36112
Requested Security Clearance:
Secret
Shift

Schedule:

Various Shifts, 1st (7:00 am- 3:30 pm; Mon - Fri) and 2nd shift (3:00 pm- 1 pm; Mon
- Thu) (All Candidates need to be available and able to work all shifts since there is possibility for the shift to change due to program need. Some weekend shift available to comp time on Saturdays)

Job Description:

Military prior helicopter experience highly preferred for mechanic roles. Working with USAF reserve unit maintaining MH-139 Grey Wolf. shift work is not isolated to a single shift. Currently operating 2 shift schedule with a 3rd shift as a future possibility.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.

• Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul.

• Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.

• Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components. Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components.

• Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results).

• Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements.

• Troubleshoots integrated conventional weapons systems, electronic and electromechanical components, fire control systems, electro-environmental systems, subassemblies, Alternate Mission Equipment, and test equipment to determine nature of malfunctions and corrective actions required both on and off equipment.

• Performs maintenance, repair, inspection, fabrication and modification of integrated conventional weapons systems electronic and electro-mechanical components, fire control systems, electro-environmental systems, and their subassemblies for both on and off equipment.

• Removes/installs integrated conventional weapons systems electronic components, fire control systems, electro-environmental systems, bomb navigation systems, and subassemblies for both on and off equipment and associated test equipment.

• Performs pretest, operational, functional, electrical, mechanical, and final testing of integrated conventional weapon systems electronic components fire control systems, electro-environmental systems, bomb navigation systems, and their subassemblies both on and off equipment.

• Accomplishes configuration changes of integrated conventional weapons control, launch, release, and suspension assemblies on assigned aircraft and equipment based on mission requirements.

• Performs explosive operations, loads and unloads, positions, arms, and safes all assigned conventional air munitions and pyrotechnics on assigned aircraft and or equipment.

• Controls tools, cleans work area and equipment and completes work control documents in accordance with established procedures.

• Oversees training. Works under general direction.

Required Experience:

• Significant experience military avionics experience desired on any platform. (3-5 years avionics exp)

• Microsoft office experience (excel, word, etc.)

• Testing, repair, and configuration experience

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience with M240 maintenance, uploading of chaff/flare onto aircraft, explosive handling for squibs, solid knowledge using IMDS, knowledge of AF-21-10, knowledge of TO 00-20-1.

• Military background

• Experience helicopter maintenance

• AMP experience

Education/

Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).