Rotary Wing Electronic Tech IV

Amentum company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Kentucky is seeking a Rotary Wing Electronic Tech IV to support HQ USAF operations and safe air transport for Cabinet Members and visiting dignitaries. You will apply advanced electrical and avionics knowledge to diagnose complex issues.

This role involves using precision test equipment, guiding maintenance teams, ensuring data entry, and coordinating workloads with Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Strong knowledge of electronic aircraft, avionic and communication principles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data.
• Must obtain and maintain Secret and Top-Secret security clearances.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex electrical problems.
• Performs circuit analysis and traces signal flow.
• Uses test equipment including TDRs, oscilloscopes, IFF test sets.
• Provides guidance on COMSEC equipment and related systems.
• Coordinates workloads with maintenance supervisor and dispatches personnel.
• Ensures maintenance data is entered into forms and MIS.
• Assists modification teams with prep and reassembly of aircraft.
• Maintains supply discipline and safety data in the work center.

Skills

Electrical avionics knowledge

Circuit analysis

Technical data interpretation

Independent judgment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Time Domain Reflectometer

Oscilloscope

IFF Transponder Test Set

Job description

The Rotary Wing Electronic Tech IV is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex electrical problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents.
• Examples of such problems include determining the location and density of circuitry, isolating malfunctions and incorporating engineering changes.
• Work typically requires a detailed understanding of the interrelationships of circuits.
• Exercises independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analysis and tracing relationships in signal flow.
• Uses test equipment to include Time Domain Reflectometers, Oscilloscopes, IFF Transponder Test Set and other radio and navigation test sets.
• Performs, maintains and provides technical direction to assigned personnel to include COMSEC Equipment and Keying Material, ARC-231 SATCOM, ADS-B, HUMS, and DAMA communication, clear and secure audio and communications and electrical/environmental in troubleshooting, removal, repair, installation, modification, software upgrades, inspection, and operational check of systems and system components.
• Assist assigned personnel in researching and requisitioning aircraft parts, special tools, components and determining reparability and serviceability.
• Monitors the status of aircraft in work.
• Plans and coordinates workloads with Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor and dispatches personnel accordingly.
• Ensures all maintenance data is correctly entered into Forms and MIS.
• Assist Modification Teams when required including prepping and reassembly of aircraft.
• Monitors quality assurance reports and ensures corrective measures are implemented to improve maintenance quality and prevent the development of adverse trends.
• Ensures that assigned personnel have access to and use adequate technical data during all phases of aircraft maintenance.
• Maintains supply discipline in the work center at all times.
• Provides guidance and instruction to all employees assigned concerning technical orders, check lists and hazardous materials.
• Work may be reviewed by the supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned within classification to include temporary duty and travel.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must possess a working knowledge of electronic aircraft, avionic, communication principles, advanced computer skills and system/circuit analysis.
• Must be able to read and interpret all applicable technical data.
• Must be able to pass an eye exam and hearing test.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, flight line drivers’ license, and all other training requirements as required by contract stipulations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a flightline driver’s license and all other training requirements as required by contract stipulations.

Preferred Requirements:

• A minimum of four years working knowledge of helicopter maintenance operations is preferred.
• Recent experience on the UH-1N, Bell 212 or UH-1 is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $60.13

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com.

Compensation Details:

$60.13

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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