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Avionics Technician
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Avionics Technician
Veterans Alliance, LLC
Kirtland, New Mexico
CONTRACTOR
Updated 09/24/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
Aircraft Avionics Technician - CV-22
We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Avionics Technician to support CV-22 Osprey aircraft maintenance operations at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This position will perform advanced aircraft electrical, avionics, and environmental systems maintenance across organizational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive military aircraft maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and recent hands-on experience working on CV-22 or V-22 aircraft.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced avionics professional looking to continue supporting a critical military aviation program in a highly skilled maintenance environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay:
$38/hr plus $5/hr for health and welfare
- Full-Time Opportunity
- Long-term contract position
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) and retirement benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- Training and career development opportunities
- Potential travel opportunities to support other CV-22 locations
Work Schedule - Full-Time, on-site position
Location:
Kirtland Air Force Base - Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Must be available to support scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance requirements
- Overtime and occasional travel may be required based on mission needs
Key Responsibilities - Perform organizational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance on CV-22 aircraft
- Complete aircraft repairs, modifications, Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), and one-time inspections
- Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft avionics, electrical, and environmental control systems
- Diagnose and correct faults involving aircraft electrical, avionics, instrumentation, navigation, and environmental systems
- Perform component and system-level troubleshooting using wiring diagrams, schematics, technical publications, and electronic maintenance documentation
- Conduct complex troubleshooting of aircraft systems and subsystems to identify and resolve difficult maintenance discrepancies
- Perform adjustments, repairs, removals, and installations of aircraft electrical, avionics, and environmental components
- Conduct acceptance inspections of critical flight-control components following rework or receipt from the manufacturer
- Perform aircraft acceptance and transfer inspections as required
- Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions in accordance with applicable technical requirements
- Utilize Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), maintenance publications, technical orders, diagrams, and other approved technical data
- Use ground support equipment, precision tools, and specialized test equipment to perform aircraft maintenance
- Accurately complete aircraft forms and maintenance records and ensure all required documentation is entered into the applicable maintenance information systems
- Maintain strict compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and government maintenance requirements
- Support a strong safety culture focused on preventing accidents, injuries, and equipment damage
- Provide on-the-job training and assist with documenting training for active-duty maintenance personnel when required
- Travel to other CV-22 operating locations to perform maintenance, repairs, inspections, or technical support as needed
- Perform additional aircraft maintenance and support duties as assigned
Qualifications - Minimum 7 years of continuous aircraft maintenance experience in an electrical or avionics specialty on fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft
- Minimum 3 years of experience working on CV-22 or V-22 aircraft OR at least 1 year of documented
CV-22/V-22
experience within the past 3 years
- Extensive experience working with aircraft technical publications, technical orders, wiring diagrams, schematics, and electronic maintenance documentation
- Strong troubleshooting and fault-isolation skills involving complex aircraft electrical and avionics systems
- Experience using precision tools, ground support equipment, and aircraft-specific test equipment
- Proficiency working within Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and computerized maintenance documentation systems
- Strong understanding of aircraft electrical, avionics, navigation, instrumentation, and environmental systems
- Ability to work independently and effectively within a highly structured aircraft maintenance environment
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to aircraft safety, quality, and airworthiness
- Ability to accurately document maintenance actions and comply with technical and regulatory requirements
- Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
- Must be able to successfully meet all applicable program, security, and employment requirements
Preferred Qualifications - Recent hands-on CV-22 Osprey maintenance experience
- Previous V-22 Osprey maintenance experience
- Military aircraft avionics or electrical maintenance background
- Experience performing complex aircraft system/subsystem troubleshooting
- Experience with aircraft modifications, TCTOs, one-time inspections, and depot-level maintenance
- Experience performing aircraft acceptance, transfer, and critical-component inspections
- Strong background working with aircraft wiring, electrical assemblies, avionics systems, and environmental control systems
- Experience training or mentoring junior or active-duty aircraft maintenance personnel
- Experience supporting multiple aircraft operating locations or deployed maintenance environments
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance