Avionics Technician III

D.O.M. magazine; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with match

Paid time off (3 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

D.O.M. magazine is seeking a skilled aviation professional to join its team as an Avionics Technician III. You will install, test, troubleshoot and repair avionics components, and maintain test equipment, tools, and manuals in accordance with FCC, FAA and company policies.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED with 5+ years of related experience; a higher degree may substitute. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 5+ years relevant experience preferred.
• Higher-level degree may substitute for experience.
• Ability to understand and interpret schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and publications; route wires per drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot and repair avionics components.
• Maintain test equipment, tools and manuals.
• Follow FCC, FAA and company policies and regulations.
• Support ISR, aviation, and security mission objectives as part of the IAS team.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Avionics installation tooling

Wiring

Soldering

Crimping

Job description

Are you a skilled aviation professional with the desire to join a team of talented mechanics and elevate your career? We have the opportunity for you! As an Avionics Technician III, you will be using your skills and expertise to perform avionics maintenance according to FCC, FAA and company policies and regulations. You'll be responsible for installing, testing, troubleshooting and repairing avionics components, and maintaining test equipment, tools, and manuals. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience
• A higher-level degree may substitute for experience
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Ability to understand and interpret basic applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications; ability to route wires per technical drawings
• Advanced skills with avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, wiring installation, soldering, and crimping techniques
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with FCC and FCC GROL
• Basic understanding of spectrometer, oscilloscope, and/or pitot static equipment
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. Estimated Starting Salary Range: $30.35 - $41.73. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150 match up to 6, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

D.O.M. magazine is the premier magazine for aviation maintenance management professionals. Its management-focused editorial provides information maintenance managers need and want including business best practices, professional development, regulatory, quality management, legal issues and more. The digital version of D.O.M. magazine is available for free on all devices (iOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle).