Operations Instrumentation Avionics Technician

Salary Range: $70,310 – $76,500Operate and maintain proprietary instrumentation (avionics) systems on U.S. military aircraft including F/A-18.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: 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.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. 7614

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