Avionics Technician - Fairchild AFB

Avionics Technician

The Aircraft Mechanic II Avionics specializes in performing maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and documentation of KC-135 aircraft. This role supports organizational/intermediate/depot-level maintenance requirements at Fairchild AFB, WA, with potential temporary duty (TDY) support to other KC-135 locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform KC-135 avionics, electrical, and aircraft systems maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, repairs, and modifications.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, replace, and document aircraft wiring, electrical components, avionics systems, and related aircraft systems.
• Interpret and apply technical orders, wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings, maintenance manuals, work instructions, and other approved technical data.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, pre-flight, thru-flight, post-flight, and inspection-related tasks as assigned.
• Use aircraft maintenance tools, test equipment, torque wrenches, measuring devices, and other approved equipment as required.
• Document maintenance actions in approved aircraft forms, records, logs, and Government maintenance systems.
• Support aircraft launch, recovery, servicing, and general flightline maintenance tasks as required.
• Comply with Tool Control, FOD prevention, safety, quality, security, and local operating requirements.
• Provide technical guidance or on-the-job training to less experienced mechanics as directed.
• Support TDY maintenance operations at other KC-135 locations as needed.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of three (3) years of aircraft maintenance experience on military heavy aircraft is required (USAF KC-135 highly preferred, also C-5, C-17, C-130 can work).
• Experience in avionics, electrical, wiring, aircraft systems troubleshooting, wiring harness repair/replacement, or aircraft electrical maintenance is required.
• Proficiency in using aircraft technical orders, wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and maintenance documentation is required.
• Must possess and maintain a current Secret security clearance.
• Must possess a SECRET clearance or be eligible for an Interim clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access, Common Access Card, and required Government system access.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required per government customer and program requirements.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a direct hire opportunity with a reputable contractor. Employees are supported with the necessary tools and resources to excel in their roles. The work environment fosters professional development and offers the chance to work on significant military aircraft projects.

Work Environment

The position is based at Fairchild AFB, near Spokane, WA. The standard shift is day shift, Monday through Friday, with possible adjustments. All necessary tools are provided to perform the job effectively.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fairchild Air Force Base, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $82326.00 - $82326.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Aircraft Mechanic II base wage: $39.58/hr SCA Health & Welfare: $5.09/hr for up to 40 hours per week Total compensation value: $44.67/hr = $39.58 base wage + $5.09 H&W How H&W is used: The $5.09/hr can be applied toward both the employer and employee cost of elected eligible benefits If benefits cost less than the available H&W: The remaining balance is paid to the employee through payroll as taxable compensation If the employee waives eligible benefits: The employee can receive the full $5.09/hr H&W through payroll If elected benefits cost more than the available H&W: The employee is responsible for the excess cost Medical option: Preferred Plan with a $3,500 deductible, plus available voluntary/add-on benefits Tuition assistance: Available with manager approval

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fairchild Air Force Base, WA.