Avionics Technician

Amentum • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Avionics Technician installs, inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs avionics equipment on CBP aircraft, including radar, communications, navigation, and instrument systems. The role troubleshoots and maintains aircraft avionics, electrical, and instrumentation systems; performs component removal, repair, installation, inspection, calibration, and operational checks; and records maintenance in aircraft logs. The technician also provides technical guidance to less experienced technicians and may travel periodically in support of customer missions.

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/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 Custom Border Protection maintenance and logistics database.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds and performing frequent climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Ability to work shifts and in varied conditions, including aircraft shops, hangars, flight lines, inclement weather, noisy areas, and environments with potential exposure to hazardous materials or electrical shock.
• May be required to use a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and modify avionics, electrical, and instrumentation systems installed on aircraft.
• 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 perform operational checks.
• Remove, repair, install, inspect, and conduct operational checks of system components.
• Calibrate, repair, and replace system components based on test results and applicable technical documentation.
• Make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Provide guidance and technical expertise to less experienced technicians during aircraft maintenance and modification efforts.
• Travel periodically in support of customers’ missions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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