Avionics Technician and Senior Avionics Technician

Avionics Technician and Senior Avionics Technician

The Avionics Technical Services will accurately diagnose faults and take appropriate repair actions to restore Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs), Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), and special purpose test equipment to operational condition. The Avionics Technical Services will be supported by an Avionics Technician (AT2) and a Senior Avionics Technician (AT3).

Essential Primary Job Functions:

• Diagnose faults in the test stations and Test Program Sets (TPS) and take required repair actions to restore electronic units or test stations, multi-conductor cables and wiring harnesses to fully operational and serviceable status
• Perform self-devised, supplemental fault or technical analysis routines when failures are beyond the scope of automated diagnostics program Test Program Sets (TPS) to isolate the faulty components.
• Perform in-depth technical analysis to resolve issues pertaining to technical problems on specified weapons systems.
• Perform in-depth analysis of test software and recommend specific corrective actions.
• Assist in prototype and first article testing to ensure the Government receives a fully functional TPS that identifies faults quickly and accurately.
• Repair, modify, troubleshoot, calibrate, align and functionally test electronic equipment and test stations, both manually and with automatic test stations

Secondary Primary Job Functions:

• May be required to train other industry personnel and/or government personnel in the proper use and repair techniques associated with avionic systems and equipment repair
• Access the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) CADSTAR Program and/or FEDMIX program to obtain the latest drawings, parts lists, mechanical drawings, and technical specifications. Consult with the OEM's point of contact to ensure the highest possible accuracy in the information database for technical advice.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment and comply with all applicable security and safety regulations and OSHA standards

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Job Skills:

• Review and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals in the performance of repair, troubleshooting, and technical analysis duties for reparable units and test stations.
• Use a variety of standard Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), distortion analyzers, frequency counters, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and voltmeters in support of technical and repair services.
• Set up and operate equipment used in the fabrication of printed circuit boards, cables and other higher-level assemblies.

Education and Experience for Avionics Technician (AT2):

• Must possess a valid Secret Security Clearance adjudicated in the last five (5) years.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have three (3) or more years of work experience in the following field(s): testing and repair of electronic LRUs and SRUs, Avionic equipment repair, industrial component repair and or maintenance, electronic repair and or maintenance.
• Work experience can be substituted for a Technical School Degree or Certification in electronics.

Education and Experience for Senior Avionics Technician (AT3):

• Must possess a valid Secret Security Clearance adjudicated in the last five (5) years.
• Must have a Technical School Degree or Certificate, highly preferred in electrical and/or electronics.
• Must have eight (8) or more years of work experience in the following field(s): testing and repair of electronic LRUs and SRUs of which four (4) years must be with experience in the testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of faults in Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), Test Program Sets (TPS), Avionic equipment repair, industrial component repair and maintenance, electronic repair and or maintenance.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those performing essential functions of the job in an industrial production and repair environment and general office setting. Must be able to work sitting or standing. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted. Minor cuts and scrapes are to be expected. Possible minor burns or shock from operating electrical equipment and or soldering equipment may be present. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be expected to be worn and used when required. Standard work week generally applies; however, candidate will be expected to work as the requirement dictates.