Operations Instrumentation Avionics Technician

Salary Range: $70,310 – $76,500

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.

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. High school diploma/GED plus 7 years of experience, or Associate’s-level (AA/AS/Technical school) plus 2 years of experience. Must be able 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.

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. 7614

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