Operations Instrumentation Avionics Technician | Ridgecrest, CA, USA

Operations Instrumentation Avionics Technician Salary Range:

$70,310 - $85,000 Operate and maintain proprietary instrumentation (avionics) systems on U.S. military aircraft platforms including F/A-18 and F-35.

Essential Job Functions:

Install, maintain, fabricate, assemble, test, operate, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade and optimize complex instrumentation / avionics systems and subsystems, both large- and small-scale. Support pre- and post-flight instrumentation. Support pre-flight aircraft software loading. Fabricate connectorized wire harnesses, avionics assemblies and subassemblies. Maintain information / configuration tracking and documentation. Prepare and deliver documentation up to and including technical reports, briefings and final status reports. Undertake non-local, domestic, and foreign travel to support non-local test-flights. Operate rental and organizational vehicles on and off base to move test equipment to/from the flight line and to/from non-local test sites.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. High school diploma/GED plus 7 years of experience, or Associate's-level (AA/AS/Technical school) plus 2 years of experience. Must be able to be granted a security clearance and maintain one for the duration of employment. Open-mindedness, teach able, high motivation, and team-orientation. Sound character, flexibility, resilience and positive attitude. Ability to perform, manage, and prioritize multiple related tasks in a highly-dynamic and time-sensitive environment.

Desired Skills:

Practical knowledge of electronics/avionics including multi-conductor signal cables, video lines, and circuits. Training or experience with instrumentation systems, video and data recording/telemetry, MIL-STD-1553, and related data-bus and digital recorders. Organizational and/or intermediate level maintenance experience in US military avionics systems (USN or USMC experience preferred).' Prior experience in handling COMSEC assets.

Locations Include:

Naval Air Station China Lake (Ridgecrest) Edwards Air Force Base Naval Air Station Point Mugu 8131