Avionics Mechanic - UH60

Science and Engineering Services, Inc.; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Science and Engineering Services, Inc. seeks an Avionics Mechanic to install and repair electrical parts on aircraft, following blueprints and specifications.

The role involves fabricating prototype equipment for military aircraft and working with military manuals, orders, and technical data. The technician coordinates with project engineers, provides technical assistance, and ensures airworthiness through servicing and overhauls of avionics and related systems.

Qualifications

• Four years direct avionics maintenance experience, military aviation preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical or Military school training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs electrical parts, units and components on aircraft per blueprints and specs.
• Fabricates equipment for military aircraft and consults military manuals and orders.
• Coordinates with project engineers and provides technical assistance.
• Maintains airworthiness through servicing, repairs and overhauls.
• Repairs, replaces and rebuilds wiring, power distribution, and navigation/flight control systems.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Soldering irons

Power tools

Hand tools

Connector installation tools

Job description

Overview

The Avionics Mechanic installs and repairs electrical parts, units and components on aircraft.

Responsibilities

• The Avionics Mechanic installs units, parts, equipment, and components in avionics assembly, according to blueprints and specifications provided
• Fabricates and assembles prototype equipment for a variety of military aircraft and is familiar with military technical manuals, technical orders, modification work orders and blue prints
• Coordinates with project engineer personnel throughout the project and provides technical assistance to project engineers
• Services, repairs and overhauls aircraft to ensure airworthiness
• Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft components, such as wiring harnesses, power distribution systems, and functional components including communication/navigation systems, and flight control/aircraft monitoring systems using hand tools, power tools, machines, equipment, soldering irons, and connector installation tools
• Reads and interprets maintenance manuals, technical manuals, FAA FAR’s and commercial aircraft manuals.
• Services batteries to keep aircraft in safe operating conditions
• Installs units, parts, equipment, and components in structural assembly, according to blueprints and specifications, using hand tools and power tools
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Technical or Military School Training preferred

Experience:

• Four years direct experience in avionics maintenance, primarily in the military aviation field or appropriate military occupation specialty training.

Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO or higher.