Avionics Technician III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 41,810 - 57,487; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an experienced Avionics Modification Technical Specialist for our Hagerstown, MD team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in avionics systems, extensive hands-on experience, and a comprehensive understanding of aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting.

This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include avionics support for military and civilian aircraft and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, a 401(k) with 150% match, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in avionics.
• Ability to route wires per technical drawings.
• Own tools in good working order.
• Candidate must be eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide avionics support for military and civilian aircraft.
• Manage databases for avionics systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain communication and navigation systems.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations.

Skills

Avionics installation tooling

Wiring repair

Soldering and crimping techniques

Ability to interpret technical schematics

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) in Aviation

Tools

Avionics test equipment

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an experienced Avionics Modification Technical Specialist for our Hagerstown, MD team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in avionics systems, extensive hands‑on experience, and a comprehensive understanding of aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting. This role requires a detail‑oriented individual with excellent problem‑solving skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively.

Expertise in repairing, maintaining, and modifying complex avionics systems and components while ensuring FAA compliance is essential. Recognition for leadership, dedication to safety, and quality is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide avionics support for a diverse fleet of military and civilian aircraft, including KingAir, Global6500, and Challenger650.
• Manage and update databases for avionics systems such as Collins, Honeywell, and Garmin.
• Troubleshoot and maintain communication, navigation, landing systems, and cabin Wi‑Fi systems and subsystems, including HF/VHF/UHF comm radios, ILS, VOR, ADF, GPS, EGPWS, TAWS, TCAS, ADSB, FMS, AFCS, and radio altimeters.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and vendor technicians to ensure timely fixes and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate with other maintenance departments to resolve chronic aircraft issues.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company standards during maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
• Utilize advanced avionics test equipment and tooling, including multimeters, megohmmeters, milliohmmeters, oscilloscopes, frequency‑time domain reflectometers, spectrum analyzers, and pitot‑static test equipment.
• Read and interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Assemble and modify wire harnesses, including soldering and/or crimping.
• Follow all safety regulations and company procedures; provide minimal coaching and mentor others as needed.

Qualifications – 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).
• Ability to understand and interpret basic technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and publications; ability to route wires per technical drawings.
• Advanced skills with avionics installation tooling, wiring repair, wiring installation, soldering, and crimping techniques.
• Own tools in good working order.
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) in Aviation.
• Proven experience as an Avionics Technician.
• Military or OJT aviation training.
• Telecom and/or home integration training or experience.
• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License.
• FCC Operator's Permit.
• Formal training such as J‑standard soldering, Daniels crimpers, fiber‑optic, etc.
• Manufacturers/IPC/ specialized training, e.g., GENFAM.
• Continual improvement belts or certifications.
• Familiarity with FCC and FCC GROL.
• Basic understanding of spectrometer, oscilloscope, and/or pitot static equipment.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $30.35 – $41.73
Compensation varies depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits include 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: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.