Aircraft Avionics Technician

Qualifications
US Citizenship is required
This is a drug testing position
The employee is subject to random drug testing
Requires an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license (OR) associated military experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, crawl, and stand for prolonged periods on concrete or metal surfaces
Skill in the set up and operation of computer controlled automated test equipment (ATE) and test stands, oscilloscopes (dual trace, storage, digitized), spectrum, network and distortion analyzers, frequency counters, and signal generators
Skill in interpreting complex drawings, specifications, and schematics of complete integrated systems to recognize the function and interconnections of components, assemblies, subassemblies, and connecting cable harness
Skill in troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and maintaining electronic integrated systems where circuit theory must be used to understand the operation of a large number of circuits and functions, and the interaction of subsystems which create malfunctions
U.S. citizenship required
Must be of legal working age
Benefits
Hourly Wage Range: $36.58 - $42.67 *** This position also includes a paid relocation and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates!***
Afcs Benefits
Paid Time Off:
11 Federal Holidays each year
13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
Paid Vacation Time
13-26 days per year based on length of employment
Health Insurance
No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
Retirement
Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Basic Benefits Plan
Social Security
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
Responsibilities
In this role, you will troubleshoot, modify, repair, and perform final functional and operational tests of avionics systems, components, radios, and accessories on KC-135, C-17, or KC-46 aircraft
Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally may lift and carry items that way about 50 pounds with mechanical lifting devices or with assistance from other workers
Shift work may be required and emergency overtime may be required (on a very rare basis)
Troubleshoots, repairs, services, modifies, tests, inspects, and performs “on equipment” maintenance on aircraft electrical and integrated avionics equipment
Maintains aircraft electrical systems, instruments, automatic flight controls, inertial and standard navigation, and communication systems
Maintains radio equipment to include high frequency (HF), very high frequency (VHF), and ultra-high frequency (UHF) radios, secure voice auxiliary components, transponders and radar systems
Assists with launch, recovery, servicing, and ground-handling of aircraft
Maintains enhanced station keeping equipment (ESKE), tactical airborne navigation (TACAN), Automatic direction finding (ADF), auto pilot, stability augmentation, all weather landing systems (AWLS), and fuel savings advisory systems (FSAS)
Assists with launch, recovery, servicing, and ground-handling of aircraft
Job description
Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for Aircraft Avionics Technicians (WG-2610-12) to join the “A-team” at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma! In this role, you will troubleshoot, modify, repair, and perform final functional and operational tests of avionics systems, components, radios, and accessories on KC-135, C-17, or KC-46 aircraft.

This is full-time federal position that offers a rewarding and exciting career with exceptional pay and benefits! This position is being filled using direct hiring authorities and can close at any time. Apply Now!

Hourly Wage Range: $36.58 - $42.67 *** This position also includes a paid relocation and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates!***

Afcs Benefits

Paid Time Off:
• 11 Federal Holidays each year
• 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time
• 13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance
• No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement
• Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Requirements For This Position
• US Citizenship is required.
• This is a drug testing position. The employee is subject to random drug testing.
• Requires an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license (OR) associated military experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, crawl, and stand for prolonged periods on concrete or metal surfaces.
• Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally may lift and carry items that way about 50 pounds with mechanical lifting devices or with assistance from other workers.
• Shift work may be required and emergency overtime may be required (on a very rare basis).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
• Troubleshoots, repairs, services, modifies, tests, inspects, and performs “on equipment” maintenance on aircraft electrical and integrated avionics equipment.
• Maintains aircraft electrical systems, instruments, automatic flight controls, inertial and standard navigation, and communication systems.
• Maintains radio equipment to include high frequency (HF), very high frequency (VHF), and ultra-high frequency (UHF) radios, secure voice auxiliary components, transponders and radar systems.
• Assists with launch, recovery, servicing, and ground-handling of aircraft.
• Maintains enhanced station keeping equipment (ESKE), tactical airborne navigation (TACAN), Automatic direction finding (ADF), auto pilot, stability augmentation, all weather landing systems (AWLS), and fuel savings advisory systems (FSAS).
• Assists with launch, recovery, servicing, and ground-handling of aircraft.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's)
• Skill in the set up and operation of computer controlled automated test equipment (ATE) and test stands, oscilloscopes (dual trace, storage, digitized), spectrum, network and distortion analyzers, frequency counters, and signal generators.
• Skill in interpreting complex drawings, specifications, and schematics of complete integrated systems to recognize the function and interconnections of components, assemblies, subassemblies, and connecting cable harness
• Skill in troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and maintaining electronic integrated systems where circuit theory must be used to understand the operation of a large number of circuits and functions, and the interaction of subsystems which create malfunctions.

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AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.