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

RTX•Federal Way, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This SkillBridge fellowship with Collins Aerospace, part of RTX Corporation, provides transitioning service members with an opportunity to gain experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Fellows learn about the business from industry leaders and engineers and may apply for open positions after successfully completing the fellowship. Participants remain under the administrative control of their military chain of command and receive no compensation from RTX during the fellowship; they continue to receive military pay and benefits. The Avionics Electronics Technician performs testing, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of moderate- to complex-level electronic avionics equipment in an FAA-regulated environment and according to Collins Aerospace workmanship and quality standards. The work includes servicing products returned by airlines, dealers, airframes, and end users, under close or general supervision. The position is onsite in Federal Way, Washington, and is scheduled for first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It is considered safety-sensitive under FAA guidelines and requires drug and alcohol testing under applicable FAA regulations. To participate, candidates must be on active-duty orders in the U.S. Armed Forces, be eligible under DoD Instruction 1322.29, complete all TAP and transition requirements before the start date, and obtain approval from their unit commander or an O-4 or higher in their chain of command. Candidates must be a U.S. Person. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

Typically, a high school diploma or an associate degree, or other two-year post-high-school training, and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
An electronics background or education, with at least 2 years of complementary work history in a manufacturing or service environment.
Electronics maintenance industry experience or education.
Prior experience troubleshooting electronic equipment.
Must be on active-duty orders in the U.S. Armed Forces and eligible to participate under DoD Instruction 1322.29.
Must complete TAP and transition requirements before the start date and obtain approval from a unit commander or an O-4 or higher in the chain of command.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person.
Must undergo drug and alcohol testing under applicable FAA regulations.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Applied Science 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 test equipment to align, troubleshoot, and test electrical equipment and systems.
Use standard and custom test equipment, including oscilloscopes, ohmmeters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and automated test equipment.
Follow written procedures and use hand tools and measuring devices correctly.
Follow blueprints, guidelines, and diagrams to meet product specifications and tolerance requirements.
Troubleshoot and test repair units.
Align and adjust advanced 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 work using experience and judgment, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Work as a team member to complete work in a fast-paced environment and exceed customer expectations.
Communicate in writing and verbally with technicians, engineering, and leadership within the MRO.
Perform a moderate level of planning.