Military Fellowship Program: Avionics Technician

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 31,615 - 43,477; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is hiring for an Avionics Technician position in Hagerstown, Maryland. As part of SNC's Military Fellowship Program, this role provides on-the-job training for active-duty service members transitioning to civilian careers. The technician will be responsible for performing maintenance, testing, and repair of avionics components in accordance with FCC and FAA regulations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, technical schematics understanding, and experience with wiring and soldering techniques. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Currently serving on active duty and eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program.
• Basic understanding of technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications.
• Familiarity with FCC and FCC GROL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform avionics maintenance per FCC, FAA, and company regulations.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair avionics components.
• Maintain test equipment, tools, and manuals.

Skills

Basic understanding of technical schematics

Experience with wiring repair

Familiarity with avionics installation tooling

Soldering and crimping techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to offer up to six months of on‑the‑job industry training for active‑duty service members transitioning to civilian careers.

As an Avionics Technician you will perform avionics maintenance in accordance with FCC, FAA, and company policies, including installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics components and maintenance of test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform avionics maintenance per FCC, FAA, and company regulations.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair avionics components.
• Maintain test equipment, tools, and manuals.

Qualifications (Must Have)

• Currently serving on active duty and eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program.
• High school diploma or GED.
• A higher‑level degree may substitute for required education.
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education.
• Basic understanding of technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications; ability to route wires per technical drawings.
• Familiarity with avionics installation tooling.
• Experience with wiring, wiring repair, and wiring installation.
• Experience with soldering and crimping techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with FCC and FCC GROL.
• Basic understanding of spectrometer, oscilloscope, and/or pitot static equipment.
• Background in the aerospace and defense industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, or U.S. military.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; may be required.

Compensation

Estimated starting salary range: $22.95 – $31.56 per hour (equivalent to $47,600 – $66,400 annually). Salary may vary based on skills, experience, education, and geographic differential.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional benefits as provided.

Equal Opportunity & Clearance

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. 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.