Avionics Tech III Lead - Travel Team

Tyonek Native Corporation • Madison, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Lead for a Contract Field Team (CFT) of 3-5 members, operating at various CONUS and OCONUS locations. The team's primary responsibility is the installation of modification packages on KC-135 aircraft. Technicians will initially focus on on-aircraft avionics and electrical wire harness routing, installation, and clamping, based on their individual skills and experience. The Team Lead plays a crucial role in the overall success of this effort.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 5-10 years on-the-job experience in any electrical or avionics aircraft-related discipline, preferably KC-135R/T.
• Formal aviation avionics training from a technical trade or military technical school is required.
• Must possess the ability and equivalent experience to read and comprehend avionics and mechanical drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Advanced understanding and demonstration of electronics and electrical aptitude.
• Knowledge of using specialized equipment, tools, and test equipment in accordance with appropriate USAF Technical Orders and Job Guides.
• Must be self-motivated
• Must have or be able to obtain a secret security clearance
• Team attitude; eager to cooperate with others with exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Laser-focus on cost-effective and economical repair and support for all aircraft electrical and avionics system repairs and modifications
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Evidence of and the practice of a high level of confidentiality
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport and any required visas or travel documentation for CONUS/OCONUS travel.
• Ability to multi-task
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing

Nice To Haves

• A Federal Communication Commission (FCC) License or an Airframe and Powerplant License issued by the FAA with commensurate General or Military Aviation experience is desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs as a Contract Field Team (CFT) Lead Technician.
• Provides daily operational direction to the CFT team.
• Updates Project/Program Manager with daily progress reports.
• Provides clear and concise direction to team members and ensures complete customer satisfaction.
• Performs and trains other technicians on advanced avionics maintenance, modification, and repair functions.
• Performs documentation of maintenance, modification, and repair activities.
• Perform and conduct routine inspections, special inspections, and troubleshooting; as well as inspect the same tasks of other technicians as required by regulations.
• Inspects completed work of other technicians to certify that maintenance actions meet standards, and that aircraft are ready for operation.
• Install aircraft avionic, electrical, or communication systems, sensors, and antennas.
• Comply with both host facility safety and quality regulations/requirements as well as all applicable Tyonek quality and safety policies to ensure program success.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer/VEVRAA/ADA
• ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring.
• TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
• Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.
• TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED