Operations Instrumentation Avionics Technician

Salary Range : $70,310 - $76,500 Operate 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.