Aircraft Avionics Technician II / III

Adams-Communication-; San Onofre (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ACET, Incorporated is seeking a highly experienced avionics maintenance technician to support depot-level maintenance at Camp Pendleton, CA. You will troubleshoot, modify, and certify avionics systems on military aircraft, following FAA and military standards.

This role requires 8+ years of avionics experience, proficiency with diagnostic tools, and the ability to work independently within a team environment. U.S. citizenship is required, and the position is full-time on-site at Camp Pendleton.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of aviation avionics maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in depot-level maintenance procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of FAA, military, and industry standards related to avionics systems.
• Familiarity with aircraft wiring, including MIL-SPEC connectors and harnesses.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment for avionics testing and repair.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform depot-level modifications and new system integrations, troubleshooting, maintenance, including comms, navigation, flight control, and EW systems.
• Conduct wiring, component, and system-level modifications, inspections to identify malfunctions and implement repairs.
• Collaborate with engineers and teams to resolve avionics issues, document non-conformances, and propose corrective actions.
• Document all maintenance actions per regulations and standards.
• Maintain QA and safety standards, following NAMP COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790 and SOPs.
• Support aircraft inspections and acceptance procedures and modifications as required.
• Ensure tools and test equipment are calibrated and maintained per policy.

Skills

Technical manuals

Electrical principles

Problem solving

Hand & power tools

Micrometers

Avionics upgrades

Wiring/cabling

Independent work

Education

FAA A&P license

Military avionics certification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Test equipment

Micrometers

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

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Full Time Camp Pendleton, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1659

Salary Range: $36.22 To $38.28 Hourly

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) system engineering and information technology firm, headquartered in Lexington, KY. Incorporated in 1999, we support mission critical Information Technology (IT) business needs for clients within the intelligence community (IC), Department of Defense (DOD), Veteran Administration (VA) and for select commercial clients. ACET, Inc.’s technical, programmatic, and analytical professionals are experts in commercial technology, customized solutions, and proprietary government systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform depot-level modifications and new system integrations, troubleshooting, maintenance, to include communication, navigation, flight control, and electronic warfare systems.
• Conduct wiring, component, and system-level modifications, inspections to identify malfunctions and implement repairs or replacements as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers and technical teams to address and resolve complex avionics issues to include documenting inconsistencies and non-conformance, redline documentation and suggested install corrective actions.
• Document all maintenance actions in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Maintain compliance with quality assurance and safety standards, including adherence to Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790 and local SOP and GOPS compliance guidelines.
• Support aircraft inspections and acceptance procedures and modifications as required.
• Ensure all tools, test equipment, and consumables are calibrated and maintained per established policies.

Qualifications

Skills

• Proficient in reading, Interpreting and utilize technical manuals (TD / IDP), schematics, and diagrams.
• Strong knowledge of electrical principles and troubleshooting techniques specific to avionics
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate various hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Competence in using precision measuring tools such as micrometers for accurate assessments.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, repair and certify avionics upgrades and modifications as needed.
• Ability to route wires / cables, clamp, hardware build ups, preform connector terminations and connector build-up.
• Self-starter and ability to work independently in a team environment.

Required

• Minimum 8 years of aviation avionics maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in depot-level maintenance procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of FAA, military, and industry standards related to avionics systems.
• Familiarity with aircraft wiring, including MIL-SPEC connectors and harnesses.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment for avionics testing and repair.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration.

Preferred

• Experience on the UH-1Y and/or AH-1Z platform aircraft.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license or equivalent military certification.
• Prior service in a military or government aviation maintenance environment.
• Aircraft Avionics / Electrician Certifications.
• Past Quality Assurance or QAR Experience.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and manipulate 50lbs independently when needed.
• Must be able to climb on ladders if needed.
• Must be able to repeatedly enter and exit aircraft using stationary steps/stairs.
• Position involves long periods of standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, crawling on aircraft structure and around aircraft for maintenance functions.
• Position may require working in a confined workspace.
• Position may require use / exposure to fuels, oils, hydraulic fluids and cleaning solvents.
• Position is located in a high noise area within an aircraft hangar / flightline environment.
• FIT for Duty Physical is required.
• May require DOT and Respiratory Physicals.

Tools

Employee must own and provide basic hand tools required.

All candidates must be a U.S. Citizen to apply

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

ACET is an Equal Opportunity / Affi...We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.