Aircraft Mechanic I (Avionics/Electronics)

Amentum•US-NC-Fort Bragg-AFM East (NC990), NC

About The Position

The Avionics/Electronics Aircraft Mechanic I performs maintenance checks on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics, and controlled cryptographic equipment. The role includes maintaining common and special tools and equipment, troubleshooting equipment, diagnosing repairs, and maintaining and testing avionics and electrical systems. The mechanic works with complex software and hardware integrations, including electrical power generation and distribution systems, integrated avionics systems and displays, communication and navigation systems, mission equipment integration, sensors, and vehicle health monitoring systems. Work may take place in an aircraft maintenance hangar or outdoors, and may involve responding to varied operational circumstances and challenging environmental conditions.

Requirements

Hold a valid, up-to-date A&P license; alternatively, have three years of aviation maintenance experience, two years of rotary-wing aircraft experience, and two years of experience on the assigned MDS. All qualifying experience must be within the six most recent years.
Be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials or authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials or authorization at the work location.
Provide personal shadowed or etched tools and a toolbox.
Possess good communication skills and be adaptable, diversified, and capable of troubleshooting entire aircraft systems.
Have working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and associated systems principles.
Know applicable Quality Control, Production, and Supply procedures.
Be able to use common hand tools and measuring devices, such as gauges, torque wrenches, and scales, as well as aircraft-specific test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment.
Have skill in reading, applying, and interpreting technical data.
Be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring or uncomfortable positions.
Frequently lift parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance checks on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics, and controlled cryptographic equipment.
Maintain common and special tools and equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose repairs.
Maintain and test avionics and electrical systems, including integrated software and hardware systems.
Work with electrical power generation and distribution systems, integrated avionics systems and displays, communication and navigation systems, mission equipment integration, sensors, and vehicle health monitoring systems.
Use technical data to perform and interpret maintenance tasks.
Determine whether faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected through repair or replacement, and identify the nature and extent of required repairs.