Avionics Technician I

Titan Echelon; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan Echelon, LLC is seeking an Avionics / Ground Control Station Technician I to support an Air Force RPA unit at Ebbing ANG Base in Arkansas. You will perform organizational level maintenance on GCSs, conduct preventive maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting of electronic and IT systems under direct supervision.

The ideal candidate will be capable of handling modifications and installations, documenting actions, and adhering to Air Force instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables.
• Basic understanding of Windows and software tools.
• Experience with electronics maintenance or avionics basics is preferred.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and work non-traditional hours for 24/7 operations.
• DoD TS/SC clearance required or capable of obtaining.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with customers regularly and provides excellent service.
• Adheres to AFI 21-101 Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance procedures.
• Documents maintenance actions using logs and records.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, testing, and installations.
• Maintains and repairs electronic equipment including radar, radios, SATCOM, and related devices.
• Works under supervision and follows guidance from a higher-level Technician or Supervisor.
• Possesses and applies knowledge to diagnose malfunctions and restore operations.
• May require additional on-the-job training.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Windows basics

Blueprints reading

Wiring diagrams

Data tables reading

Electronics basics

Network fundamentals

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

MIS

AFTO 781s

Job description

Drug screening: Required for employment (may be randomly tested)

Position Contingent upon Award of Contract: No

Summary:

The Avionics / Ground Control Station (GCS) Technician I position will support the daily

operations of an Air Force Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) unit located at Ebbing ANG Base in Arkansas. Theideal candidate will perform organizational level maintenance on GCSs in accordance with Air Force

Technical Data under direct supervision. This position will execute preventative maintenance actions,

inspections, modifications, troubleshooting, testing, and removal and installations of electronic and IT

systems and subsystems utilizing best maintenance practices as identified by Air Force instruction. USAF

equivalent position is Apprentice level Avionics Technician, Cyber Transport, or RF Transmission Systems.

Position reports to the Site Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Interfaces with the customer on a regular basis, excellent customer service and communication skills

Able to adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI), AFI 21-101 – Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance

Documents all maintenance actions and discrepancies utilizing aircraft logs and records utilizing AFTO

781s, Maintenance Information Systems (MIS), and maintenance logs.

Applies basic technical knowledge to solve problems by referencing Air Force Technical Data including

determining the location and density of circuitry, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating

Requires a basic understanding of the interrelationships of circuits, planning work schedules, selecting

tools and test instruments, and understanding compliance with maintenance instructions and

technical directives.

Uses common and complex test instruments to isolate malfunctions and develop concrete solutions

for remediation.

Work may be reviewed by the Supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices.

Maintains, repairs, and installs various types of electronic equipment and related devices such as

electronic transmitting and receiving equipment (e.g., radar, radio, telecommunication, SATCOM and

navigational aids); micro and mainframe computers and terminals; and industrial measuring,

controlling equipment, and industrial calibration devices.

Applies basic technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining malfunctions, and applies

skill in restoring equipment operations.

This Technician works under immediate supervision and achieves technical guidance, as required,

from a higher-level Technician or the Supervisor.

Performs all other related duties as assigned or requested.

Must have high school diploma, or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Must be capable of using and reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables

Basic understanding of Windows

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Thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office Professional suite of software (Word, Access, Excel,

Must be able to gain and maintain one of the following IAT Level II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+,

GICSP, Security+ CE, SSCP, or GSEC, IAW DOD 8570.01-M commensurate with the assigned duties within 90

days of hire

Additional “on the job” training may be required

Must be able to lift / carry items in excess of 50 pounds

Must be able to work a non-traditional schedule to maintain 24/7/365 operations

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English

Must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship upon hire

Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date

Must possess and be able to maintain current DoD TS/SC

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in a relevant career field

Minimum of one year actual and recent Aircraft Avionics, Ground Control Station, SATCOM maintenance,

Military Aviation, and/or Communications experience preferred

Working knowledge of basic electronics maintenance and repair

Possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft and ground control station

electronics maintenance

Know basic theory of flight and electronic flight controls, and a basic knowledge of electronic principles

Basic understanding of SATCOM communications

Capable of using and reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables

Possess basic skills and knowledge in the operation of networks; both hardware and software, to include

network topology, standards, and protocols

Basic understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems

Application of technical knowledge of electronic principles in determining malfunctions and skill

application in restoring equipment systems and operations

Military C4ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communication, Intelligence, Surveillance, and

Prior Experience as a Defense Contractor

Prior Experience in RPA Aircraft Avionics/GCS/SATCOM Maintenance and Repair

Knowledge and ability to administer Linux on both servers and workstations

Prior experience installing, upgrading, and administering operating systems and application software in

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Security Clearance: Candidates must possess current DoD Top Secret Security Clearance