Operations Instrumentation Avionics Technician

DCS Corporation; Drummond-North Elmsley; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to operate and maintain advanced avionics systems on military aircraft. This role involves a variety of essential functions, including the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex instrumentation systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics and avionics, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and time-sensitive environment. If you are a team-oriented individual with a passion for aviation technology and the ability to handle multiple tasks, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience or 2 years with an Associate's degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain avionics systems on military aircraft.
• Fabricate wire harnesses and maintain documentation.

Skills

Open-mindedness

Team-orientation

Flexibility

Resilience

Positive attitude

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree or Technical school

Tools

Avionics systems

Instrumentation systems

MIL-STD-1553

Job description

Salary Range: $53,575 - $60,100

Operate and maintain proprietary instrumentation (avionics) systems on U.S. military aircraft including F/A-18.

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 4 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.