Avionics Technician (DEPOT)

Qualification Standards:

Candidate must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.  Must have three (3) years experience in aircraft avionics/electrical component and subsystems maintenance. To include avionics corrosion detection, treatment and prevention, performing maintenance on avionics/electrical components, support equipment, utilizing test benches, tools, blueprints, drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and normal safety requirements.

Satisfactory completion of U.S. Armed Forces aircraft avionics component school or other schools with equivalent curriculum. Must be able to obtain and maintain CAC card and required government clearance. Must have a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Physical Demands:

This classification activity is usually accomplished in a hangar/shop/flight line environment and as such requires the scope of physical movements and postures normally associated with these activities.  May be required to lift objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50 pounds.  Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus

Work Environment:

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individuals to severe changes of temperature, wind, rain, etc.  May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail.  May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  May be exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Vertex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 Licensing, Certification requirements:

You must be able to obtain the following with in the first six (6) months of start date:

• Formal or Specialized Training/Equivalent
• Hazardous Waste Communications Training
• FOD and TCP Awareness Trained
• Security Clearance Awareness Training
• OPNAV INST 4790.2 Program Awareness
• ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness
• NALCOMIS System Trained
• Valid State Driver’s License
• ESD Trained
• Egress System Checkout #
• Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) (may be required) #
• CPR#
• 2M #
• Aircraft Towing Certified#
• Aircraft Turnup Certification #
• Aircraft Brake Rider Certified#
• Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training
• Support Equipment #

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Vertex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)