MQ9 Avionics Technician I, onsite Okinawa, Japan

Albers Aerospace; Mount Orab (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401k matching

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Albers Aerospace is seeking an Avionics Technician to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install aircraft avionics and electronic systems to ensure mission readiness. You will use test equipment, blueprints, and technical data to support aircraft and Ground Control Station operations for CONUS/OCONUS deployments.

The role requires knowledge of electronics, ability to read schematics, and the flexibility to work independently within a maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent military/vocational training.
• Minimum of one year of Aircraft Avionics and/or GCS maintenance experience.
• Basic knowledge of electronics maintenance and repair.
• Basic knowledge of RFF systems, components, and accessories.
• Familiarity with technical publications related to Aircraft electronics maintenance.
• Knowledge of engines, flight controls, and electronics principles.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables.
• Eligible for DoD 8570.01‑M IAT Level II certifications within 90 days or post-deployment.
• Able to inspect and operate ground support equipment.

Responsibilities

• Applies basic technical knowledge to solve complex problems affecting maintenance and operations.
• Requires understanding of circuit interrelationships.
• Exercises independent judgment with supervision.
• Uses common and complex test instruments for duties.
• Maintains, repairs, and installs electronic equipment and devices.
• Applies electronics principles to diagnose malfunctions and restore operations.
• Capable of working with limited supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Avionics maintenance

GCS maintenance

Electrical/electronics theory

Blueprints & wiring diagrams

Test equipment operation

Independent judgment

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or military/vocational training

Tools

Test equipment

Blueprints reading

Job description

Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting‑edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.

The Avionics Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of aircraft avionics, electronic systems, and associated components to ensure mission readiness and operational reliability. This role applies technical knowledge of electrical and electronic principles to diagnose malfunctions, perform corrective actions, and restore system functionality in accordance with technical publications, maintenance procedures, and customer requirements. The Avionics Technician utilizes a variety of test equipment, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical data to support aircraft and Ground Control Station (GCS) operations while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and security standards. Working independently and as part of a maintenance team, this position supports both CONUS and OCONUS operations and requires the ability to perform in dynamic, mission‑focused environments while maintaining readiness for worldwide deployment.

• Applies basic technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems that affect operational and maintenance capabilities.
• Requires a basic understanding of the interrelationships of circuits and associated systems.
• Exercises independent judgment in performing assigned tasks in conjunction with designated direction from Production Staff, Avionic Leads, Avionics Technician IIIs, or Avionics Technician IIs.
• Uses common and complex test instruments in the performance of assigned duties.
• Maintains, repairs, and installs various types of electronic equipment and related devices.
• Applies basic technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining malfunctions and applies skill in restoring equipment operations.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Performs all other duties as assigned as requested.

Required Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.
• Minimum of one year of actual Aircraft Avionics and/or GCS maintenance experience required.
• Must have basic knowledge of basic and complex electronics maintenance and repair.
• Must have basic knowledge of RFF systems, components, and accessories.
• Must possess general understanding of technical publications related to Aircraft electronics maintenance.
• Must know basic theory and principles of operation of engines, accessories and components, theory of flight and electronic flight controls, and have a thorough understanding of electrical and electronic principles.
• Must be capable of using and reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables.
• Must be eligible to gain and maintain one of the following IAT Level II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+ CE, SSCP, or GSEC, IAW DOD 8570.01‑M commensurate with the assigned duties within 90 days of hire or after the second deployment.
• Must be able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.
• Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed.
• Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre‑deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to Deploy to Forward Locations (other countries) as Directed by the Government.
• Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear Military Issued Equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must submit updated SF‑86 within 30 days of hire start date.
• Must have had an Active Secret US Government Clearance within the last 12 months. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Must be able to maintain required DoD security clearance commensurate with the assigned duties during employment.
• Must have current/active State Issued Driver’s License.
• Must have valid U.S. Passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank Visa pages.
• Must be fully COVID‑19 vaccinated with booster. Accommodations may be available under limited circumstances.

Preferred Qualifications

• RPA Deployment Experience.
• Prior Experience as a Defense Contractor.
• MQ‑9 Experience as an Avionics Technician.
• Avionics Technician experience within the last 1 year.

Reasonable Accommodations

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer

Teammates at Albers Aerospace receive a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, matching 401k, 10 days of PTO the first year and 15 after that, 11 holidays, employer paid term life, AD&D, long and short‑term disability, and education and certification reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)