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Lockheed Martin
Electronics Tech Maint 1
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What they do
An Avionics Technician installs, repairs, and maintains electronic systems in an aircraft or spacecraft, such as electronic flight controls.
$77,098 / year median in Florida
+8% projected growth
Job Description
## Standard Job Description You will be an Aircraft Electrician I, you will be responsible for installing/modifying electrical harnesses/components, routing wire/cable assemblies, terminating wire/cable assemblies and testing wire/cable assemblies on C-130J aircraft As an Aircraft Electrician I, you will be required to: Install, route, terminate, and test electrical cables and harnesses on C-130J aircraft to include Fiber Optic, 1553 Data Bus, RF Cables, Twinax Cables, Triax Cables, Quadrax Cables, Ethernet Cables. Remove and install aircraft components as required. Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints such as electrical wiring diagrams, routing drawings, and harness assembly drawings. Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of install/modification. Use and apply hand tools, power tools, work stands, support equipment, and special tools/calibrated test equipment. Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, and work on or in the aircraft. Frequently lift and/or push or pull up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push or pull up to 25 pounds. Perform repetitive movements and work overhead. Work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean, FOD-free work area. Properly use, handle and dispose of hazardous materials, and toxic or caustic chemicals per Government regulations and company procedures. ## Basic Qualifications Minimum two (2) years of aircraft electrical experience required in one of the following or equivalent fields, Communications/Navigations, Guidance Control, Electronic Warfare, Avionics, Electro/Environmental required. Minimum two (2) years demonstrated aircraft electrical experience completing wire/harness fabrication, routing, installation, and testing. Ability to read and interpret aircraft electrical drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and specifications. Minimum or equivalent of a USAF 5-Level (Journeyman) or equivalent. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance and therefore all candidates must be a US Citizen ## Desired Skills Avionics/Electrical systems wire routing and installation experience. Military/Commercial aircraft modification installation experience includes wire harness installation and check out procedures. Ability to interpret installation drawings, install and route electrical cable assemblies, perform multiple termination processes and perform continuity checks in accordance with standard processes. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes Experience on C-130J aircraft. Active Secret Security Clearance preferred. Pay Information
- $34.
Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.- Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development