Aviation Electronics Technician – Flight-Line & Avionics

U.S. Navy; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy is seeking Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technicians (AE/AT) in a temporary, volunteer capacity. The role covers maintaining and repairing avionics and electrical systems to keep Navy aircraft mission-ready, both ashore and at sea.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting advanced systems, installing upgrades, and performing in-flight systems operations when needed, with shift work and deployments possible according to Navy needs.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy; citizenship/work status per program.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; bachelor’s degree for officers.
• Age, medical, vision and dental standards; physical fitness requirements.
• Test scores for your program (e.g., ASVAB) and security clearance eligibility.
• Citizenship, security clearance, interest in aviation; strong aptitude in electronics and computers.

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 to restore systems to full mission capability.
• Mix of hands-on flight line maintenance and bench diagnostics in hangars, avionics shops, and aboard aircraft carriers.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; bachelor’s degree for officer positions

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

U.S. Navy is seeking Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technicians (AE/AT) in a temporary, volunteer capacity. The role covers maintaining and repairing avionics and electrical systems to keep Navy aircraft mission-ready, both ashore and at sea.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting advanced systems, installing upgrades, and performing in-flight systems operations when needed, with shift work and deployments possible according to Navy needs.