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Military Fellowship Program: Avionics Technician

Sierra Nevada Corporation
Posted 5 months ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Hagerstown, MD 21741, US

Salary

$60,000 - $72,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

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  • SNC's Military Fellowship Program offers fellowship opportunities for active duty service members transitioning to civilian work, providing up to six months of on-the-job training.
  • Participants will work as Avionics Technicians, performing maintenance and repairs on avionics components while adhering to FCC, FAA, and company regulations.
  • Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, along with basic understanding of technical schematics and avionics installation tooling, with related experience considered in lieu of education.
  • The estimated starting salary for this position ranges from $22.95 to $31.56 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • SNC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k) plans.

SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work.

NOTE: You must be currently serving on active duty to be eligible for this fellowship program. This program is not for veterans who have already separated from the military.

As an Avionics Technician, you will use your skills and expertise to perform avionics maintenance according to FCC, FAA and company policies and regulations. You'll assist with installing, testing, troubleshooting and repairing avionics components, and maintaining test equipment, tools, and manuals.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
    • A higher-level degree may substitute for experience
    • Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
  • Basic understanding of applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications; ability to route wires per technical drawings 
  • Familiarity with avionics installation tooling
  • Exposure to wiring, wiring repair, and wiring installation
  • Experience with soldering and crimping techniques

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Familiarity with FCC and FCC GROL
  • Basic understanding of spectrometer, Oscilloscope and/or Pitot static equipment
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military 
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required

At Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $22.95 - $31.56. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.




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