Field Service Representative - Camp Pendleton

Cessna Aircraft Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Bell Textron is seeking an experienced Field Service Representative for on-site support of AH-1Z and UH-1Y avionics at MCAS Pendleton, CA. The role focuses on troubleshooting, maintenance guidance, and direct interaction with military customers.

The candidate brings 10+ years in military avionics, strong wiring diagram skills, and a U.S. Secret clearance, with travel across domestic and international sites. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/military aviation training preferred.
• 10+ years hands-on experience in military avionics/electrical maintenance with ability to troubleshoot complex discrepancies.
• Experience with Bell H-1 (UH-1Y, AH-1Z) aircraft is preferred.
• Previous USMC H-1 avionics experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with NAVAIR publications and Naval Aviation Maintenance Program procedures is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to convey technical info to maintenance personnel and engineers.
• Ability to work independently in field environments with limited supervision.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Security clearance (US Secret) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical assistance for AH-1Z and UH-1Y avionics and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot complex avionics, electrical, and communication systems.
• Assist maintainers with fault isolation and resolution of discrepancies.
• Provide guidance on maintenance procedures, drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical data.
• Support maintenance, modification, inspection, and troubleshooting activities.
• Research technical issues and coordinate with engineering and program leadership for solutions.
• Identify fleet trends and potential product improvements; prepare technical reports.
• Assist with engineering changes, directives, and retrofit activities.
• Provide on-the-job training to customer maintenance personnel.
• Travel as required to support H-1 aircraft operations and detachments.

Skills

Avionics maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

H-1 experience

Marine Corps H-1 avionics

NAVAIR familiarity

Communication skills

Independent work

Travel capability

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wiring diagrams

Schematics

Engineering drawings

Technical publications

Test equipment

Job description

Field Service Representative - Camp Pendleton (

Job Number:

344686 )

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

This position is onsite at MCAS Pendleton, California.

Field Service Representative – Camp Pendleton

Bell is seeking an experienced H-1 Upgrade Avionics Principal Field Service Representative (FSR) to provide technical, maintenance, and operational support for the H-1 aircraft platform (AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom) at MALS-39, MCAS, Camp Pendleton, CA.

The Field Service Representative will serve as a technical liaison between Bell and the USG customer, providing on-site expertise in aircraft avionics, electrical systems, troubleshooting, maintenance, and sustainment.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting H-1 avionics and electrical systems and have a strong understanding of U.S. Marine Corps aviation maintenance practices.

What you’ll be doing as aField Service Representative:

• Provide on-site technical assistance for AH-1Z and UH-1Y avionics and electrical systems. Also serve as a technical liaison between Bell and U.S. Marine Corps H-1 maintenance personnel. Maintain professional working relationships with military customers, Bell engineering personnel, and other H-1 program stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot complex aircraft avionics, electrical, communication, navigation, mission, and integrated systems.
• Assist maintainers with fault isolation and resolution of difficult or recurring aircraft discrepancies.
• Provide technical guidance related to aircraft maintenance procedures, publications, drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical data.
• Support aircraft maintenance, modification, inspection, and troubleshooting activities as required.
• Research technical issues and coordinate with Bell engineering, logistics, product support, and other subject-matter experts to develop solutions.
• Identify fleet trends, recurring discrepancies, reliability concerns, and potential product improvements.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate field issues and recommendations to Bell engineering and program leadership.
• Assist with implementation and validation of engineering changes, technical directives, modifications, and retrofit activities.
• Provide informal on-the-job technical training and mentoring to customer maintenance personnel.
• Travel as required to support H-1 aircraft operations, maintenance activities, detachments, exercises, and other program requirements.

Skills You Bring to This Role:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical education or military aviation training preferred.
• 10+ years of significant hands-on experience in military aircraft avionics/electrical maintenance with demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex aircraft electrical and avionics discrepancies.Experience troubleshooting aircraft avionics using wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering drawings, technical publications, test equipment, technical data, and fault-isolation procedures.
• Extensive maintenance experience with Bell H-1 (UH-1Y, AH-1Z) military aircraft is preferred.
• Previous U.S. Marine Corps H-1 avionics experience a plus. Former USMC 6324/6391 or equivalent H-1 avionics/electrical maintenance experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with NAVAIR technical publications, Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) procedures, technical directives, maintenance documentation, and aircraft configuration management is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.Must have the ability to effectively communicate technical information to maintainers, engineers, management, and military customers.
• Ability to work independently in a field environment with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Employment is contingent upon the candidate obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Secret security clearance.

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

What we offer you in return:

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Competitive salary
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

Skills You Bring to This Role:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical education or military aviation training preferred.
• 10+ years of significant hands-on experience in military aircraft avionics/electrical maintenance with demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex aircraft electrical and avionics discrepancies.Experience troubleshooting aircraft avionics using wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering drawings, technical publications, test equipment, technical data, and fault-isolation procedures.
• Extensive maintenance experience with Bell H-1 (UH-1Y, AH-1Z) military aircraft is preferred.
• Previous U.S. Marine Corps H-1 avionics experience a plus. Former USMC 6324/6391 or equivalent H-1 avionics/electrical maintenance experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with NAVAIR technical publications, Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) procedures, technical directives, maintenance documentation, and aircraft configuration management is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.Must have the ability to effectively communicate technical information to maintainers, engineers, management, and military customers.
• Ability to work independently in a field environment with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Employment is contingent upon the candidate obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Secret security clearance.

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

What we offer you in return:

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000 per year.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.