Avionics Mechanic III
About The Position
Tactical Air Support is seeking an experienced Avionics Mechanic to support its fighter aircraft fleet. The maintenance team includes experienced, A&P-certified tactical aircraft mechanics, technicians, and logisticians focused on safe and seamless ground maintenance operations. Reporting to the Site Manager, the Avionics Mechanic performs organizational, intermediate, and limited depot-level maintenance on assigned aircraft electrical and avionics systems, components, and equipment. Work includes inspection, operational testing, repair, modification, and troubleshooting. The role applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and provides technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to teammates as needed. Regular travel to work sites throughout the United States may be required. Specific work hours are determined by operational, departmental, or contractual requirements; occasional evening, weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent, with 5–6 years of experience in avionics or aircraft maintenance.
- Previous work-related experience, preferably in the military or with a government aviation maintenance contractor.
- Experience with radar/integrated weapons systems.
- Experience with high-performance military aircraft, such as the F-5/T-38.
- Experience modifying F-5 aircraft with Garmin and Mission Systems.
- Experience with aircraft wiring modifications.
- Valid state driver license.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
- Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 Form.
- Must undergo required pre-employment, random, or for-cause drug/alcohol testing, including testing for marijuana.
Nice To Haves
- A&P certification.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize workload to meet schedules, deadlines, and standards on assigned projects.
- Ability to manage multiple roles and projects.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt.
- Ability to cross-train into other specialties.
Responsibilities
- Perform organizational, intermediate, and limited depot-level maintenance on assigned aircraft electrical and avionics systems, components, and equipment.
- Inspect, operationally test, repair, modify, and troubleshoot aircraft systems, components, and equipment.
- Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems.
- Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to teammates as needed.
- Travel to various work sites throughout the United States as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
