Electronics Technician III - Ridgecrest, United States - The Vertex Company

Description

Electronics Technician III (AV-8B)

Description: Services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft electronic and electrical systems. Troubleshoots repairs, removes and replaces aircraft wiring and connectors, Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRAS), and Shop Replaceable Assemblies (SRAs) by appropriate governing instructions and maintenance manuals utilizing hand tools, power tools, electronic test equipment, and associated materials. Reads and interprets aircraft wiring diagrams, schematics, manufacturer's publications, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Analyzes weapons control and release systems for proper functioning and repairs or replaces components to ensure proper weapons control and release functions. Maintains all aircraft electrical and electronic systems including power distribution, compass, global positioning system, communications, navigation, radar, computer, integrated weapons delivery, fire control, and others that may be installed in assigned aircraft. Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and identify failed components. Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft systems. As directed by site operations and site management specifications, be certified as a CDI.

Qualifications: The candidate must have completed a Navy Class A school for Aviation Electricians or Aviation Electronics Technicians, or USMC/USCG equivalent and a Navy Class C school in electrical or electronics repair for the position-specific T/M/S aircraft, or USMC/USCG equivalent. (Five years of organizational level experience on the applicable position-specific T/M/S aircraft may be substituted for the Class "C" school.) Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Organizational Level avionics maintenance in similar T/M/S aircraft. Two of the three years of type/model experience within the last two years is preferred. Must be able to draw, load, and maintain the physical security of all associated Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment for the position-specific T/M/S aircraft. Must have a valid driver's license and be eligible to qualify for and able to maintain a secret level clearance.

Duties: The candidate for this task is required to maintain and service the applicable aircraft electrical and electronic systems/components as required in support of the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 31 RDT&E Programs by applicable publications and governing instructions

Hourly $ USD