Aviation Electronics & Flight Systems Technician

US Navy; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician (AE/AT) serves aboard Navy aircraft, maintaining avionics, electrical power, and onboard computer systems to keep missions ready at sea and ashore.

Training begins with Navy schooling, followed by specialized ratings. Duties span troubleshooting, tests, repairs, and installations under demanding conditions, with opportunities to advance into leadership roles and in-flight systems support.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, may require citizenship or other work status.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted roles; bachelor’s for officer programs.
• Medical, vision, and dental standards, with age limits and physical fitness requirements.
• Security clearance eligibility and background screening.
• Successful completion of ASVAB or officer qualification tests.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex aircraft systems including digital computers, fiber optics, radar, laser electronics, infrared detection, and communications/navigation suites.
• Maintain aircraft electrical power generation and distribution systems.
• Test and calibrate aircraft instruments and automatic flight controls.
• Perform micro miniature circuit card repair for qualified technicians.
• Install modifications and upgrades to aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
• Use diagnostic equipment and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams to restore systems to full mission capability.

Skills

Aviation electronics

Electrical systems

Computer systems

Troubleshooting

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree for officer positions

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Schematics interpretation

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician (AE/AT) serves aboard Navy aircraft, maintaining avionics, electrical power, and onboard computer systems to keep missions ready at sea and ashore.

Training begins with Navy schooling, followed by specialized ratings. Duties span troubleshooting, tests, repairs, and installations under demanding conditions, with opportunities to advance into leadership roles and in-flight systems support.