Military Fellowship Program: Avionics Technician

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Hagerstown, MD

106d • $22 - $31

About The Position

SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work. NOTE: You must be currently serving on active duty to be eligible for this fellowship program. This program is not for veterans who have already separated from the military. As an Avionics Technician, you will use your skills and expertise to perform avionics maintenance according to FCC, FAA and company policies and regulations. You'll assist with installing, testing, troubleshooting and repairing avionics components, and maintaining test equipment, tools, and manuals. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Requirements

• Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A higher-level degree may substitute for experience.
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education.
• Basic understanding of applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications; ability to route wires per technical drawings.
• Familiarity with avionics installation tooling.
• Exposure to wiring, wiring repair, and wiring installation.
• Experience with soldering and crimping techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with FCC and FCC GROL.
• Basic understanding of spectrometer, Oscilloscope and/or Pitot static equipment.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform avionics maintenance according to FCC, FAA and company policies and regulations.
• Assist with installing, testing, troubleshooting and repairing avionics components.
• Maintain test equipment, tools, and manuals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees