F-18 Avionics Technician CBA - VX23

Vectrus, Inc; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

V2X is seeking an Avionics Technician for Patuxent River, MD to support the NTWL program. You will install, inspect, test, and repair avionics systems in assigned aircraft using advanced test equipment.

Required: 2–4 years in FA-18 avionics repair, high school diploma, FA-18 coursework, ability to obtain a secret clearance, and proficiency with schematics and wiring.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Completion of specialized courses in aircraft avionics for the F/A-18 aircraft.
• Minimum of 2–4 years recent experience in the repair of aircraft avionics, com/nav, or instrument systems of the F/A-18 aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational and bench checks; troubleshoot and isolate malfunctions in complex aircraft avionics equipment.
• Use advanced test equipment (oscilloscopes, generators, TDRs, meters) for checks.
• Repair or replace components per blueprints, schematics, and maintenance docs.
• Calibrate and service system components as needed.
• Maintain safety, tool control, and accurate CAMS documentation.

Skills

Electronics theory

Schematic reading

Soldering

Education

High school diploma

FA-18 avionics coursework

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Test equipment

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The Avionics Technician installs, inspects, tests, adjusts, or repairs avionics equipment, such as radar, communications, navigation, and missile control systems in assigned aircraft. Performs tasks independently with little or no supervision. This position is located in Patuxent River, MD on the Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) Program.

Responsibilities

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs operational checks, bench checks, troubleshoots, and isolates malfunctions in complex aircraft avionics equipment.
• Uses complex test equipment such as continuous wave and pulse generators, time domain reflectometers, multi-trace oscilloscopes, frequency counters, multi-meters and deviation meters, and specialized test equipment to perform operational checks.
• Repairs or replaces components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
• Performs calibration, repair and replacement of system components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.
• Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records and is knowledgeable in CAMS documentation.
• Comply with all current sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance.
• Working knowledge of technical publications, NAMP and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.
• Must be capable and willing to execute standard aircraft maintenance tasks as part of daily operations.

Other or Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of advanced electronic principles and circuit analysis.
• Ability to trace signal flow, understand interrelationships of circuits, interpret waveforms and voltages.
• Working knowledge of aircraft communications/navigation and instrument systems.
• Ability to interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings and charts of assigned systems.
• Excellent soldering and harness/wiring skills, PC board, surface mount and crimping experience.
• Working knowledge of all standard test equipment and maintenance procedures.
• Working knowledge of technical orders and maintenance forms.
• Possess a valid US State driver's license.
• Ability to read and interpret data is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to obtain a government flight line driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Experience & Education

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Completion of specialized courses in aircraft avionics for the F/A-18 aircraft.
• Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years recent experience in the repair of aircraft avionics, com/nav, or instrument systems of the F/A-18 aircraft.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• May work in Aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp, or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.

Travel

• May vary by location

What We Bring

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
  • Maryland Salary Range:
    • USD $47.67
  • Union Flex Benefit Credit:
    • USD $3.00/HR
  • Opt‑Out Health Credit (must have your own coverage):
    • USD $3.15/HR
• Other Compensation elements offered:
  • Overtime
  • Premium Pay
  • Differential Pay
• Employee benefits include the following:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
  • Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.