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Amentum · 3 months ago

Avionics Technician - Customs & Border Protection

US-TX-San Angelo

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Amentum is a company that provides various services including support for Customs and Border Protection. They are seeking an Avionics Technician to install, inspect, test, adjust, and repair avionics equipment on CBP aircraft, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and modify avionics, electrical and instrumentation systems installed on aircraft

Solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar technical documents and/or drawings

Use intricate test equipment such as, multi-trace oscilloscopes, frequency counters, multi-meters, and other avionics test equipment to perform troubleshooting and operational checks

Perform removal, repair, installation, inspection, and operational check of system components

Repair and/or replace components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents

Perform calibration, repair and replacement of system components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents

Make entries in aircraft logs and records and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to less experienced technicians throughout all aircraft maintenance and/or modifications efforts

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Avionics systems knowledgeElectrical systems expertiseTroubleshooting skillsCorrosion prevention knowledgeTechnical documentation interpretationBasic computer skillsEnglish communication

Required

Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance

Must have a valid motor vehicle driver's license

High school diploma or equivalent required

Five (5) years of aircraft avionics/electrical related experience required

Possess a high degree of knowledge and expertise in aircraft electrical/avionics systems

Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications, and special tools and test equipment

Must be familiar with the operational capabilities and limitations of electrical / avionics systems

Possess a thorough working knowledge of the detection, prevention, and treatment of corrosion

Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language and follow verbal and written instruction

Must have basic computer data entry skills required for use of Custom Border Protection maintenance and logistics database

Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time

Requires frequent climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, carrying, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level, pushing or pulling weight up to 70 pounds

Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity

Must have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires hearing to normal range

May require use of respirator

Requires shift work and a diversity of working conditions that range from a standard shop/hangar type environment, where there may be no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes in temperature, direct sun, wind, rain, etc

May be required to work in areas where noise hazards are prevalent

Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets, working on or around aircraft and machinery

May be exposed to electrical shock hazard

Work location is aircraft maintenance shops, hangars, and flight line