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Aerotek Avionics Technician in Palmdale, California
Aerotek on behalf of its client is seeking Avionics Technicians interested in working on unmanned air systems. We will consider candidates with experience on all types of aircraft. This is a long term, direct hire position. Resume & interview prep service offered. Pay starts at $33/hour without prior unmanned aircraft experience. Minimum 3+ years of electrical/avionics experience on resume to be considered.
Relocation assistance available for qualifying candidates.
Will consider candidates with relevant/similar repair tech experience
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Candidate will service, troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and maintain aircraft and ground support equipment in support of test operations and sustainment activities in accordance with maintenance documentation.
Modifies, installs, and tests electronics and mechanical equipment as part of customer and company modification and test efforts.
Corrects major and minor discrepancies by removal, repair, or replacement of defective or deleted parts of aircraft electrical and avionics systems as well as ground support systems (ground stations, ground data terminals and SATCOM terminals).
Performs scheduled maintenance and functional checks on existing, newly installed and modified aircraft systems and equipment as well as ground support systems (ground stations, ground data terminals (GDT) and SATCOM terminals); disassembles, assembles, and adjusts electronic equipment.
Operates test equipment to locate, diagnose, and repair defective parts and performs routine inspections on systems and equipment.
Troubleshoots, tests, and documents findings; repairs or replaces components based on test results by following technical drawings, schematics, handbooks, engineering documents, customer and company technical manuals and other technical guidance.
Fabricates, upgrades, routes, and installs wiring harnesses.
Supports company and customer flight test activities at various locations in support of test objectives. Includes but not limited to Flight Engineer duties, launch and recovery efforts and reports.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/PREFERENCES:
Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance (required for Deployable/OCONUS positions)
Must be able to meet ITAR requirements
Minimum of 4 years experience or a minimum of 2 years experience with applicable degree to include - Electronics / Computer Technology / Electronics Engineering
The ability to troubleshoot at the component level
Full knowledge and use of electronic test equipment, hand and soldering tools, voltage or amperage measuring and recording devices
PAY:
Without prior unmanned experience:
Avionics Technician I - $33/hour
Avionics Technician II - $36/hour
For $37-43/hour:
- You must have previous experience any platform: MQ-1C Gray Eagle, MQ-9A Reaper, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian, SeaGuardian, or Protector systems.
Candidates with similar experience will be considered such as:
Candidates with experience with Radar / Satcom and related system
Candidates with experience with camera / scanning equipment
Candidates with experience on submarine sonar / radar system
About Aerotek:
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.