Lead Avionics Technician

ACET has openings for Lead Avionics Technician at our Camp Pendleton, CA location.

The Lead Avionics Technician performs installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of all wiring, avionics systems, and sub-systems.

• Installs, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, removes, and replaces aircraft instrument and avionics components and/or systems installed in various aircraft airframes using hand tools, ground support equipment, test equipment, and technical documents.
• Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents.
• Uses common test instruments such as digital multi-meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and similar equipment to effect repairs.
• Prioritizes workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• Responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Ability to work various shifts and travel to support customer requirements.

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the aviation avionics field.
• At least six (6) years UH-1Y / AH-1Z or equivalent rotary wing aircraft experience. Prior Quality Assurance preferred.
• Skilled/qualified in Naval Aircraft Maintenance, equivalent skill designation from other services or possess valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification.
• Minimum 5 years DEPOT level modification/Maintenance experience
• Must possess a high degree of expertise of aircraft electrical/avionics systems.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications, and special tools and test equipment.
• Familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of electrical/avionics systems.
• Be able to perform DEPOT Level aircraft modifications and maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, and modification of aircraft electrical/avionics systems.
• Ability to utilize blueprints, schematics, technical drawings and manufacturers’ drawings and sketches in the performance of assigned duties.
• Must be able to perform troubleshooting and rewiring of complex avionics/electrical systems and subsystems discrepancies and modifications.
• Demonstrate ability to install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft.
• Ability to apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance, guidance and instruction to other employees as needed.
• Able to complete maintenance documentation accurately using required forms, as required by job assignment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and a Common Access Card (CAC).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and maneuver 50 pounds. 
• Must be able to pass fit for work physical and/or drug test as required.
• Must be able to work in areas that require awkward posturing, bending, kneeling, squatting, to include working overhead.
• Must be able to work at height in the hangar and on the flightline.
• Must be able to man and perform Flightline Extinguisher duties.
• If required must be able to pass a DOT physical and operate Powered Industrial Trucks.
• If required must be able to pass a respiratory physical and wear a respirator for 2 - 4 hours.
• If required must be able to perform confined space activities.
• Travel may be required.

**All candidates must be a U.S. Citizen to apply**

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

ACET is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.