Avionics Technician

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Avionics Technician

Will perform Field and Sustainment Level maintenance support/augmentation to
include: Production control, Quality Control, Supply Management, maintenance,
and repair of aircraft. Position requires a skilled Avionics Technician with
the ability to perform Intermediate Maintenance Periodicity requirements on
MH-60R helicopters. Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot level skills are
desired to inspect, repair, remove, replace and test, communication/navigation
systems and components. Also requires inspection and repair of aircraft fight
control components and systems. Extensive knowledge and ability in wire and
connector repair is required.
Shall work in specialized shops associated with fixed base operations Field
Level maintenance as well as perform troubleshooting, testing, maintenance
repairs and Technical Directive compliance on the H-‎60 Airframe in Saudi
Arabia.

Essential Responsibilities:

Current or previous experience perform complex helicopter electronic work to
include but not limited to:
Installs, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, aligns, modifies, performs
final test
calibrations, analyzes and pinpoints maintenance problems in highly complex
navigation, detection, identification, and radar electronic devices,
navigational radar, electronic countermeasure systems, global positioning
system (GPS), and armament systems.
Must be able to solve complicated problems encountered by pilots while in
flight. Often these problems cannot be duplicated on the ground. To correct
unusual discrepancies found during flight requires a thorough understanding of
flight characteristics and their effect on electronic systems so that trouble
can be identified and corrected. Systems worked include various types such as
search and navigational radar, communication, navigation, electronic
countermeasures, data computing, recording equipment, weapons computer and
inertial measurement systems
Uses test equipment such as voltmeters, signal generators, sweep and pulse
generators, dual trace oscilloscopes, deviation meters, sweep carts, precision
power and frequency measuring devices. Also must use various special test sets
that detect troubles that often do not appear during bench rework in shop.
Ability to repair, align, and adjust major integrated electronic systems. Must
have extensive knowledge of electronic theory and be able to apply it to a
wide variety of highly complex integrated electronic systems and devices.
Work with miniaturized solid-state circuits and devices. Able to use a full
range of hand tools common to the trade. Must have a thorough knowledge of
digital and analog computers. Knowledge of algebra and trigonometry.
Able to follow drawings for integrated electronic systems and identify effects
a change in one system will have on other systems and determine parts to be
replaced or adjusted.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Verifiable experience maintaining aircraft.
A valid A&P license is desired
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment
substance abuse testingMust be able to pass a background check, which could
include a criminal history and credit check for access to Government
facilities. May be required to obtain and maintain a secret clearance

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of
the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job
functions.
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain
periods throughout the day.
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity,
bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
May be required to lift up to ‎50 pounds.
May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small
objects and hand tools.
Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground
support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices
provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's
status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure,
medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran
status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of
the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any
other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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