Avionics Technician

Amentum•San Angelo, TX

1d•$46

About The Position

The Avionics Technician installs, inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs avionics equipment assigned to CBP aircraft, including radar, communications, navigation, and instrument systems. The technician troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies aircraft avionics, electrical, and instrumentation systems; performs component removal, repair, installation, inspection, calibration, and operational checks; and uses test results and technical documentation to guide repairs and replacements. The role also includes recording work in aircraft logs and records, providing technical guidance to less experienced technicians, and periodically traveling in support of customer missions. This position works in aircraft maintenance shops, hangars, and on the flight line. Work may involve shift work and varied conditions, including inclement weather, temperature extremes, direct sun, wind, rain, high noise levels, aircraft and machinery, materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets, and possible electrical shock hazards. Use of a respirator may be required. The listed compensation is $45.65 per hour. The posting describes this as a good-faith estimate; actual compensation may vary based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits including 401(k) matching; educational reimbursement; parental leave; an employee stock purchase plan; tax-saving options; disability and life insurance; and pet insurance. Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
Valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of aircraft avionics- or electrical-related experience.
High degree of knowledge and expertise in aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
In-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance and technical manuals, publications, special tools, and test equipment.
Familiarity with the operational capabilities and limitations of electrical and avionics systems.
Thorough working knowledge of corrosion detection, prevention, and treatment.
Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English and follow verbal and written instructions.
Basic computer data-entry skills for use of the Customs and Border Protection maintenance and logistics database.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; frequently climb, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, lift, carry, balance, reach above shoulder level, and push or pull weights up to 70 pounds.
Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Close vision, including color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; hearing within the normal range.
Ability to work shifts and in varied conditions, including areas with noise hazards, temperature extremes, inclement weather, and possible exposure to electrical shock hazards or materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets; respirator use may be required.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and modify aircraft avionics, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
Interpret manufacturers’ manuals, technical documents, and drawings to solve complex problems.
Use avionics test equipment, including multi-trace oscilloscopes, frequency counters, and multimeters, to troubleshoot systems and conduct operational checks.
Remove, repair, install, inspect, and operationally check system components.
Repair or replace components based on test results and technical documents, including blueprints, schematics, and handbooks.
Calibrate, repair, and replace system components based on test results and technical documents.
Make entries in aircraft logs and records.
Provide guidance and technical expertise to less experienced technicians during aircraft maintenance and modification efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Periodically travel in support of customers’ missions.