Avionics Technician II - Lead Electrical & Avionics

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET, Inc.); California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance, AD&D, disability

401(k) Program

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is seeking an experienced Avionics Technician II to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical systems and advanced avionics suites for mission readiness. The role combines aircraft electrical theory with broad mechanical skills to support airframe and powerplant systems.

You will prioritize workloads, provide data inputs for modifications, and may lead field teams while mentoring Avionics Technician I staff.

Qualifications

• DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain for access to airfield and installations.
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft electrical theory, wiring repair, troubleshooting, and avionics integration.
• Combined experience in airframe maintenance, powerplant troubleshooting, and mechanical replacement.
• Experience with specialized electronics test equipment and precision hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and modify aircraft electrical systems, wiring harnesses, avionics components, and interconnected electrical networks of moderate difficulty.
• Diagnose malfunctions and repair broader aircraft components including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical assemblies.
• Provide data inputs for MEC and ECOD reports; assist in recommending changes to MWOs.
• Lead maintenance teams through complex electrical tasks, prioritize workloads, and inspect peer work for sign-off.
• Interpret electrical diagrams, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer manuals to solve issues.
• Operate avionics test equipment, test panels, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and basic sheet metal tools for integration tasks.
• Document maintenance actions accurately in aircraft logs and maintenance records.

Skills

Aircraft electrical theory

Avionics systems integration

Troubleshooting

Mentoring junior technicians

Tools

Avionics test equipment

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Sheet metal tools

Job description

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is seeking an experienced Avionics Technician II to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical systems and advanced avionics suites for mission readiness. The role combines aircraft electrical theory with broad mechanical skills to support airframe and powerplant systems.

You will prioritize workloads, provide data inputs for modifications, and may lead field teams while mentoring Avionics Technician I staff.