Depot Level Avionics Technician

Amentum • Jacksonville, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Depot Level Avionics Technician inspects, tests, adjusts, or repairs avionics equipment, such as communications, navigation, and instrument systems assigned CBP aircraft as well as NVG goggles. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying avionics, electrical, and instrumentation systems from aircraft. The technician will solve complex problems by interpreting technical documents and drawings, and use specialized test equipment for troubleshooting and operational checks. Responsibilities include performing repairs, inspections, and operational checks on avionics system components and NVG goggles, as well as making entries in the Custom Border Protection maintenance and logistics database. Periodic travel may be required.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance.
• US Citizenship required to obtain the clearance.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5) years of avionics/electrical related experience required.
• Possess a high degree of knowledge and expertise in aircraft electrical/avionics systems.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/ technical manuals and publications, and special tools and test equipment.
• Must be familiar with the operational capabilities and limitations of electrical / avionics systems.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Must have basic computer data entry skills required for use of Custom Border Protection maintenance and logistics database.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and modify avionics, electrical and instrumentation systems from aircraft.
• Solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar technical documents and/or drawings.
• Use intricate test equipment such as, multi-trace oscilloscopes, frequency counters, multi-meters, and other avionics test equipment to perform troubleshooting and operational checks.
• Perform repair, inspection, and operational check of communications, navigation and other avionics system components as well as NVG goggles.
• Repair and/or replace components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
• Perform calibration, repair and replacement of system components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
• Make entries in Custom Border Protection maintenance and logistics database.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Periodically required to travel in support of customers’ mission.

What This Job Offers

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