Senior Avionics Technician III – Flight & Weapons Systems

Vectrus, Inc; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Learning & development

Employee assistance

Job summary

Vectrus, Inc. seeks an Aircraft Electronics Technician III to maintain aircraft electrical systems and related components across designated platforms. You will execute high‑level maintenance tasks, interpret schematics, and ensure adherence to flight schedules.

The role requires extensive US Navy/Aircraft maintenance background, DoD clearance eligibility, a high school diploma, and Navy Skill Class C training. Competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for leadership are offered.

Qualifications

• Shall have minimum 10 years USN/USMC/USCG O-Level CNAFINST 4790.2 (series) aircraft maintenance support experience
• Shall have minimum 5 years T/M/S aircraft maintenance experience for the T/M/S aircraft hired to maintain
• Experience as T/M/S applicable Plane Captain, T/M/S Data Analyst, QASO Flight Deck Coordinator is strongly desired
• Shall have experience as a QAR, CDI, CDQAR, Work Center Supervisor. In addition, the candidate shall be knowledgeable in automatic flight control systems, stabilization systems, weapons integration systems and fuel quantity systems
• Valid Drivers License
• High school graduate or equivalent. Specialized training courses are desirable
• Shall have completed their appropriate T/M required/Series Navy Skill Specialty Class "C" school
• Candidates must have been released from military service with an Honorable Discharge to meet minimum qualifications
• Must be eligible to qualify for and able to maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned T/M/S aircraft electrical generators, load banks, starters, relays, batteries, actuators, circuit breakers, switches, weapons load and aircraft instruments.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that cannot be solved solely by manuals, including locating circuitry, evaluating EMR, isolating malfunctions, and applying engineering changes.
• Work with test instruments such as high-frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment.
• Direct Level I or II work center personnel to accomplish maintenance actions as required.
• Provide technical guidance to lower level technicians throughout aircraft modifications and maintenance efforts.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Security clearance

Team supervision

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Valid driver's license

Manual lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Navy Skill Class C school

Job description

Vectrus, Inc. seeks an Aircraft Electronics Technician III to maintain aircraft electrical systems and related components across designated platforms. You will execute high‑level maintenance tasks, interpret schematics, and ensure adherence to flight schedules.

The role requires extensive US Navy/Aircraft maintenance background, DoD clearance eligibility, a high school diploma, and Navy Skill Class C training. Competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for leadership are offered.