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Lockheed Martin
Avionics Instrument Tech
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An Avionics Technician installs, repairs, and maintains electronic systems in an aircraft or spacecraft, such as electronic flight controls.
$83,123 / year median in Maryland
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements Patuxent River, MD Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Job Number 388 Standard Job Description This position will be part of the aircraft maintenance team supporting the JSF program at the Patuxent River flight test site. This position will require employee to work in a team environment maintaining F-35 aircraft. Tasks will include items such as aircraft Inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul, modification, fabrication and weapon loading as required. What You Will Be Doing Embark on a career that sets you amongst the elite group of technicians supporting the F-35 program at Patuxent River. This role goes beyond the traditional scope of aircraft maintenance; it immerses you in a world where you will maintain, modify, inspect, and troubleshoot the cutting-edge F-35 aircraft, both scheduled and unscheduled. You're not just working on any aircraft; you're ensuring the peak performance of a machine at the forefront of aviation technology. As an Avionics & Instrumentation Technician, you may also:
- Engage in all facets of F-35 maintenance, embodying both routine checks and the unforeseen challenges that come with pioneering aircraft technology.
- Dive into aircraft modification projects, bringing experimental technologies from the blueprint phase to operational reality.
- Participate in the development of groundbreaking technologies, including software, hardware, and advanced 5th Generation integration testing, directly impacting the future of aviation. Why Join the F-35 Integrated Test Force (ITF)?
- Be at the forefront of F-35 related testing, playing a pivotal role within both Aeronautics and Engineering & Technology sectors.
- Contribute to the enterprise-leading efforts in testing
F-35 B/C
models for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, directly enhancing the capabilities of our warfighters.- Lead in the realms of software improvement, testing, and deployment, ensuring the F-35 remains at the apex of 5th Generation technological advancement.
- Ability to support customer requested business travel or TDY
- Ability to attain required qualifications within projected training timeline
- Basic Qualifications 3 - 5 years hands - on working experience in a 5 or 7 skill level USAF AFSC, Navy NEC, or