Skillbridge - Avionics Electronics Technician - 1st Shift (Onsite)

RTX•Federal Way, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Collins Aerospace SkillBridge fellowship provides transitioning military service members with an opportunity to gain experience in the aerospace and defense industry. The fellow will perform high-level technical work with little or no instruction, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying moderate-to-complex avionics electronics equipment in an FAA-regulated environment. Work includes products returned by airlines, dealers, airframes, or end users for service and must follow Collins Aerospace workmanship and quality standards. The position is onsite in Federal Way, Washington, on the first shift, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. SkillBridge fellows are not RTX employees and receive no compensation or employee benefits from RTX; they continue to receive military pay and benefits and remain under their military chain of command. After successful completion, fellows are encouraged to apply for open positions at RTX. The opportunity requires a U.S. Person and is subject to FAA-regulated drug and alcohol testing. No security clearance is required. SkillBridge eligibility requires active-duty orders, eligibility under DoD Instruction 1322.29, completion of TAP and transition requirements before the start date, and approval from a unit commander or O4+ in the chain of command.

Requirements

Typically requires a high school diploma or AA/AS degree, or other two-year post-high-school training, and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
Electronics background or education and at least 2 years of complementary work history in a manufacturing or service environment.
Electronics maintenance industry experience or education.
Prior experience troubleshooting electronics equipment.
Must be a U.S. Person.
Must be on active-duty orders in the U.S. Armed Forces and eligible to participate under DoD Instruction 1322.29.
Must complete all TAP and transition requirements before the start date and receive approval from a unit commander or O4+ in the chain of command.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations 14 CFR Part 120 and 49 CFR Part 40.

Nice To Haves

AAS degree in electronics.
Prior military experience.
At least 2 years of experience repairing or manufacturing aviation electronic equipment.
Experience reviewing CMM/SB documentation.
Electronic maintenance industry experience.
Testing and troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate precision and custom test equipment, including automated test equipment, to align, troubleshoot, and test electrical equipment and systems.
Follow written procedures and demonstrate proper use of hand tools and measuring devices.
Use blueprints, guidelines, and diagrams to ensure product specifications and tolerance levels are met.
Troubleshoot and test repair units.
Align and adjust electronic components on units being repaired using established calibration procedures.
Use SAP and other MRO computer programs.
Participate on project teams.
Apply technical expertise to evaluate, develop, maintain, and use complex products, devices, tests, or procedures under changing conditions.
Plan and accomplish goals using experience and judgment, and perform a moderate level of planning.
Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to support work completion and exceed customer expectations.
Communicate in writing and verbally with technicians, engineering, and MRO leadership.