Avionics Technician

Avionics Technician

Job located at Fairchild AFB

The Aircraft Mechanic II – Avionics is responsible for the maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and documentation of KC-135 aircraft at Fairchild AFB, WA. This role focuses on avionics, electrical, wiring, and aircraft systems, primarily at the O-level/on aircraft but occasionally involves shop and depot work.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, repairs, and modifications on KC-135 avionics, electrical, and aircraft systems.
• 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.
• Utilize 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 years of aircraft maintenance experience on military heavy aircraft (USAF KC-135 highly preferred, also C-5, C-17, C-130 applicable).
• Experience in avionics, electrical, wiring, aircraft systems troubleshooting, wiring harness repair/replacement, or aircraft electrical maintenance.
• Proficiency in using aircraft technical orders, wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and maintenance documentation.
• Current Secret security clearance required.
• Eligibility for an Interim clearance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain base access, Common Access Card, and required Government system access.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with KC-135 aircraft is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of military heavy aircraft maintenance processes.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a direct hire opportunity with a reputable contractor, providing stability and growth in your career. You will be part of a team dedicated to excellence in aircraft maintenance and support, fostering a positive work-life balance.

Work Environment

Located at Fairchild AFB near Spokane, WA. The role operates on a day shift from Monday to Friday. While overtime is possible, it is not guaranteed. All necessary tools are provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.