Avionics Technician II (A&P license required) - DEA Program - Fort Lauderdale, FL

V2X Current Openings•Ft. Lauderdale, FL

38d

About The Position

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism. The Avionics Technician is responsible for installations, removals, and troubleshooting of avionics systems on a variety of fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft in our customer’s fleet. Performs system troubleshooting as required on a variety of integrated systems using wiring diagrams and installation drawings. Knowledge of system integration of newly installed equipment or modification of previously installed systems to ensure proper operation and functionality. Perform and document work performed per appropriate manuals and regulations as required. Work will be performed under minimal supervision and the employee will consult with the Avionics Department Lead Mechanic or the Director of Maintenance of the Certified Repair Station. The essential functions include but are not limited to, the following duties. Additional essential functions may be identified by the organization and listed as such in the incumbent's performance appraisal elements. Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function. Those that are listed under the examples of work are not all-inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the organization:

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Two years of technical trade school experience, military experience, or equivalent on-the-job training are required.
Airframe & Powerplant License issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is REQUIRED
Must have five years of avionics troubleshooting experience on equipment typically installed on general aviation aircraft. (i.e. Garmin, Bendix King, Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, and Technisonic Radios)
Must have working knowledge of ADS-B, RVS-M, and T-CAS maintaining and troubleshooting systems.
Must have intermediate computer skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Retain information and make decisions according to standard policies and procedures.
Ability to determine work methods to accomplish assignments.
Working knowledge of applicable FAA Federal Aviation Regulations.
Ability to obtain a DoD and/or DOJ Security Clearance (as required).
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must maintain a valid US Passport and appropriate vaccinations required for international travel.
Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and portable stands and navigate these without assistance.
Must be able to work at heights 70 feet above the ground.
Must be able to work in extreme heat/cold.
Must be able to work in the following environmental conditions: noise, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, chemicals, odors, and dust.
Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, balance, push, pull, kneel, grasp, crouch, crawl, work in narrow aisles/passageways, and work in close spaces that restrict movement including aircraft fuel tanks for extended periods.
Must be able to stand for sustained periods.
Must be able to work primarily with fingers such as picking, pinching, and typing.
Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
Must be capable of routinely performing industry-standard ambidextrous required to complete tasks.
Must be able to lift/maneuver up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A valid FCC License is desired.
Experience performing FAR Part 91-411 & 91-413 checks and recertification of altimeters/encoding and transponders desired.

Responsibilities

Collect and maintain electronic databases for electronic downloads.
Coordinate and distribute downloaded electronic media.
Able to work with Customers and Technicians troubleshooting avionics/ electronic malfunctions by telephone/electronic correspondence and provide necessary information for corrective action(s).
Contacts OEM, technical representatives, and suppliers for technical assistance.
Assist with coordinating preventive maintenance schedules.
Reads, interprets, and complies with technical data including Service Instructions, Bulletins, and Airworthiness Directives as directed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or FAA.
Performs Avionics system and component Pre/Post maintenance operational check flights.
Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections in accordance with the manufacturer’s and Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) recommended and mandatory instructions.
Repairs or replaces defective components.
Assists in the final checkout of new installations or the modification of aircraft avionic systems and components.
Records maintenance actions on aircraft, engine, and component records, forms, tags, and other applicable documents according to FAA and repair station requirements.
Able to work any assigned shift or schedule, including mission support outside normal duty hours and travel as required supporting mission requirements.
Able to travel frequently to support aircraft operating at field sites and to support domestic and foreign field deployments.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The incumbent performs other job-related tasks as assigned and required. Duties/tasks included in the employee's performance evaluation elements are essential to that employee's position within the job classification.