Aircraft Mechanic III (F-15) Avionics/Electrician

General Description

• Perform inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification, removal, installation, and operational testing of aircraft avionics and electrical systems and components.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and avionics system malfunctions using applicable technical data, wiring diagrams, schematics, test equipment, and fault-isolation procedures.
• Inspect, repair, modify, fabricate, route, terminate, and install aircraft wiring, cables, connectors, harnesses, and associated components.
• Perform continuity, resistance, insulation, voltage, and other applicable electrical checks using approved test equipment and procedures.
• Remove and install avionics line-replaceable units, electrical components, control units, panels, wiring assemblies, and associated equipment.
• Perform aircraft modification and installation activities in accordance with applicable Technical Orders (TOs), Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), engineering drawings, work instructions, and other approved technical data.
• Perform inspection, installation, cleaning, testing, and maintenance of fiber optic cables and associated components when properly qualified.
• Utilize required Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protective measures when handling sensitive avionics, electronic components, memory modules, and circuit card assemblies.
• Interpret and apply technical publications, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, schematics, maintenance manuals, and other technical documentation.
• Perform preflight, thru-flight, post-flight, and other aircraft maintenance inspections as assigned and within applicable qualifications.
• Document maintenance, modification, inspection, and corrective actions in applicable aircraft forms, records, and maintenance information systems.
• Identify technical data, configuration, installation, or maintenance discrepancies and elevate conditions requiring additional technical or engineering guidance.
• Maintain accountability and control of tools, test equipment, parts, and materials in accordance with applicable Tool Control and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention requirements.
• Ensure calibrated test equipment and support equipment are used within applicable calibration requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to Aircraft Mechanic I and II personnel as assigned.
• Assist with training and qualifications of less-experienced personnel within areas of demonstrated technical expertise.
• Coordinate work activities with Production Control, Quality, Engineering, and other maintenance disciplines to support aircraft schedules and mission requirements.
• Comply with applicable safety, security, environmental, quality, and aircraft maintenance requirements.
• Perform other aircraft avionics/electrical maintenance and modification duties within the employee's qualifications and assigned labor category.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four to six years of aircraft avionics and/or electrical maintenance experience at the organizational, intermediate, or depot level. F-15 experience is preferred.
• Formal avionics or aircraft electrical training from a military technical school or accredited trade school is preferred.
• U.S. Air Force AFSC 2A3X4 / 2A3X4B (Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics, F-15) or 2A6X6 (Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems), or equivalent, is preferred.
• Ability to read and apply wiring diagrams, schematics, technical orders, and related technical data.
• FCC license or FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate is desired but not required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport and any required visas or travel documentation for CONUS/OCONUS travel.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance with favorable Tier 3/Secret adjudication and remain eligible for installation access, a Common Access Card, and required Government information-system access.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to work the normal Monday-Friday day shift, 0700-1530, and approved overtime or adjusted schedules when mission requirements change.
• Must hold a valid state driver's license when vehicle or airfield-operation duties are assigned.
• Must comply with Tyonek, installation, OSHA, environmental, safety, security, FOD-prevention, tool-control, and hazardous-material procedures applicable to assigned work.
• Must be able to workday shift, night shift, weekends, holidays, overtime, or adjusted schedules as required.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post-offer, pre-employment substance-abuse testing.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 35 pounds.
• May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.

EEO/VEVRAA/ADA