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Responsible for depot-level modification, upgrade, & test of aircraft sub-systems, ensuring airworthiness. Duties include, but are not limited to, inspecting, testing, modifying, and repairing avionic as well as other electrical systems/sub-systems. Examples include radar, radio, navigation, and aircraft power systems/sub-systems.
What you will be responsible for:
- Modifies, upgrades, inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs aircraft avionic and electrical systems, such as aircraft installed radar, radio, navigation, and power systems using hand tools and test equipment
- Inspects components of avionic and electrical systems and equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation
- Tests avionic and electrical systems under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness, using test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital meters and counters, and circuit analyzers
- Using hand tools, adjusts, repairs, and/or replaces defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents
- When required, calibrates installed, modified, or repaired systems and/or equipment to prescribed specifications
- When required, operates ground servicing equipment to operationally test, inspect, and verify functionality and air worthiness of avionic and other electrical systems
- When required, assist in fabricating wiring harnesses
- Accurately document all required U.S. Government and program forms and documents, including electronic records
- Must effectively interact with program and customer representatives as well as on-site business or military representatives
- Perform other duties as assigned
What you will need to be successful in this role:
- Must meet one of the following requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance.
- An Associate's degree plus 4 years of related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance.
- High School Diploma plus 8 years of related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance or achieved a 7 Level in the specialty.
- F-16 or F-15 experience are strongly preferred, but other fighter jet experience may be considered.
- At least a 7 Skill Level or equivalent is strongly preferred.
- 5th generation aircraft experience is a plus.
- Microsoft Office Suite skills are preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required.
The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off program
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Must be able to lift and carry parts, tooling, and other awkward items sometimes weighing greater than 50 lbs, including walking up and down stairs, aircraft maintenance stands, and platforms
- Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday
- Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. Must be able to work 1st or 2nd shift. Overtime may be required as necessary to meet the mission.
Compensation:
The anticipated pay rate for this position is $50.15 per hour. This reflects the base pay for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Please note: Estimated start is in April.
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