Aerotek on behalf of its client is seeking Avionics Technicians interested in working on unmanned aircraft systems. We will consider candidates with avionics experience on all types of aircraft - please clearly list on resume. This is a long term, direct hire position. CONUS/OCONUS deployment positions available. Relocation benefits may be offered. Resume & interview prep service available. Minimum 4+ years of avionics/electrical experience on resume to be considered.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Candidate will service, troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and maintain aircraft and ground support equipment in support of test operations and sustainment activities in accordance with maintenance documentation.
- Modifies, installs, and tests electronics and mechanical equipment as part of customer and company modification and test efforts.
- Corrects major and minor discrepancies by removal, repair, or replacement of defective or deleted parts of aircraft electrical and avionics systems as well as ground support systems (ground stations, ground data terminals and SATCOM terminals).
- Performs scheduled maintenance and functional checks on existing, newly installed and modified aircraft systems and equipment as well as ground support systems (ground stations, ground data terminals (GDT) and SATCOM terminals); disassembles, assembles, and adjusts electronic equipment.
- Operates test equipment to locate, diagnose, and repair defective parts and performs routine inspections on systems and equipment.
- Troubleshoots, tests, and documents findings; repairs or replaces components based on test results by following technical drawings, schematics, handbooks, engineering documents, customer and company technical manuals and other technical guidance.
- Fabricates, upgrades, routes, and installs wiring harnesses.
- Supports company and customer flight test activities at various locations in support of test objectives. Includes but not limited to Flight Engineer duties, launch and recovery efforts and reports.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/PREFERENCES:
- Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance (required for Deployable/OCONUS positions)
- Must be able to meet ITAR requirements
- Minimum of 4 years experience or a minimum of 2 years experience with applicable degree to include - Electronics / Computer Technology / Electronics Engineering
- The ability to troubleshoot at the component level
- Full knowledge and use of electronic test equipment, hand and soldering tools, voltage or amperage measuring and recording devices
PAY: Without prior unmanned experience:
- Avionics Technician I - $33/hour
- Avionics Technician II - $36/hour
PAY: For $37-43/hour:
- You must have previous experience any platform: MQ-1C Gray Eagle, MQ-9A Reaper, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian, SeaGuardian, or Protector systems.
Candidates with similar experience will be considered such as:
- Candidates with experience with Radar / Satcom and related system
- Candidates with experience with camera / scanning equipment
- Candidates with experience on submarine sonar / radar system
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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