Operations Instrumentation Avionics Technician
Location: Ridgecrest
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Salary Range: $53,575 - $60,100 Operate and maintain proprietary
instrumentation (avionics) systems on U.S. military aircraft
including F/A-18. Essential Job Functions: Install, maintain,
fabricate, assemble, test, operate, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade
and optimize complex instrumentation / avionics systems and
subsystems, both large- and small-scale. Support pre- and
post-flight instrumentation. Support pre-flight aircraft software
loading. Fabricate connectorized wire harnesses, avionics
assemblies and subassemblies. Maintain information / configuration
tracking and documentation. Prepare and deliver documentation up to
and including technical reports, briefings and final status
reports. Undertake non-local, domestic, and foreign travel to
support non-local test-flights. Operate rental and organizational
vehicles on and off base to move test equipment to/from the flight
line and to/from non-local test sites. Required Skills: Due to the
sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is
required. High school diploma/GED plus 4 years of experience, or
Associate's-level (AA/AS/Technical school) plus 2 years of
experience. Must be able to be granted a security clearance and
maintain one for the duration of employment. Open-mindedness, teach
able, high motivation, and team-orientation. Sound character,
flexibility, resilience and positive attitude. Ability to perform,
manage, and prioritize multiple related tasks in a highly-dynamic
and time-sensitive environment. Desired Skills: Practical knowledge
of electronics/avionics including multi-conductor signal cables,
video lines, and circuits. Training or experience with
instrumentation systems, video and data recording/telemetry,
MIL-STD-1553, and related data-bus and digital recorders.
Organizational and/or intermediate level maintenance experience in
US military avionics systems (USN or USMC experience preferred).
Prior experience in handling COMSEC assets.
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