Senior Avionics Technician: Lead Installations & Testing

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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

Life insurance

3 weeks PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Dayton, OH seeks an Avionics Technician III to lead installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics systems.

You will mentor junior technicians, ensure regulatory compliance (FCC/FAA), and document all maintenance activities while traveling to customer sites as needed.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of avionics experience, and the ability to read schematics and use precision wiring tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant avionics experience.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced knowledge of avionics systems and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to read technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications; route wires per drawings.
• Advanced skills with avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, wiring installation, soldering, and crimping techniques.
• Must have own tools in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and maintenance of avionics equipment.
• Diagnose and repair complex avionics issues.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of avionics systems.
• Document maintenance activities accurately.
• Ensure compliance with FCC, FAA, and company standards.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior technicians.
• Maintain an organized and efficient work area.

Skills

Avionics systems

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Wiring & crimping

Tool ownership

Schematics reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Avionics or Electronics

Tools

Avionics installation tooling

Crimping tools

Soldering tools

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Dayton, OH seeks an Avionics Technician III to lead installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics systems.

You will mentor junior technicians, ensure regulatory compliance (FCC/FAA), and document all maintenance activities while traveling to customer sites as needed.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of avionics experience, and the ability to read schematics and use precision wiring tools.