Associate Avionics Technician- F/A-18

Boeing•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Global Services is looking for Associate Avionics Technicians to join our F/A-18 team in San Antonio, TX. This position requires an individual to work onsite at a location in which access is limited to US Citizens only. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position is not contingent upon program award.

Requirements

4+ years troubleshooting aircraft systems using schematics and wire diagrams
4+ years of experience with electrical/electronic theories and avionics systems, shop mathematics and practices
4+ years of experience in working with specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures.
4+ years of experience with component and wire installation to include repairing, modifying, testing and troubleshooting new, experimental, and disturbed systems
Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and overtime
U.S. Citizenship required for this position.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required).

Nice To Haves

FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant

Responsibilities

Perform connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optic wiring
Ability and understanding of routing instructions and handling of harnesses.
Perform sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables in accordance with standard processes
Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modifications and repairs
Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of electrical wiring
Perform assembly, installation, visual inspection of physical characteristics, modification of wire bundles & electrical assemblies, operational and quality checks of aircraft
Troubleshoot organizational and depot maintenance level malfunctions in aircraft electrical and comms/nav-systems
Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc...
Use all equipment in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
Perform all tasks involved in the coordination, preparation, and movement of material and tools
Operate riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignments
Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.
Perform all duties of lower Electrical classifications as required to successfully accomplish assignments
Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
This position requires the ability to pass an assessment during the training cycle.