Avionics Technician IV

Key Responsibilities

• Provide avionics support for a diverse fleet of military and civilian aircraft, including but not limited to KingAir, Global6500, and Challenger650.
• Work with, manage, and update databases for avionics systems such as Collins, Honeywell, and Garmin.
• Troubleshoot and maintain communication, navigation, landing systems, and cabin Wi-Fi systems and subsystems, including HF/VHF/UHF comm radios, ILS, VOR, ADF, GPS, EGPWS, TAWS, TCAS, ADSB, FMS, AFCS, and Radio Altimeters.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and vendor technicians to ensure timely fixes and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate with other maintenance departments to resolve chronic aircraft issues.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company standards during maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
• Utilize advanced avionics test equipment and tooling, including multimeters, megohmmeters, milliohm meters, oscilloscopes, frequency/time domain reflectometers, spectrum analyzers, and pitot-static test equipment.
• Read and interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Assemble and modify wire harnesses to include soldering and/or crimping.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and quality completion of tasks.
• Follow all safety regulations and company procedures.
• Require minimal coaching and can coach and mentor others as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• A higher-level degree may substitute for experience.
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education.
• Ability to understand and interpret basic applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications; ability to route wires per technical drawings.
• Advanced skills with avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, wiring installation, soldering, and crimping techniques.
• Must have own tools in good working order.
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) in Aviation is a plus.
• Proven experience as an Avionics Technician. Military or OJT Aviation training is a plus.
• Telecom and/or home integration training and/or experience may substitute for aviation training or experience.
• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License is a plus.
• FCC Operator's Permit is a plus.
• Manufacturers/IPC/specialized Formal training is a plus such as J standard soldering, Daniels crimpers, Fiberoptic, etc.
• Aircraft Manufacturers formal familiarization (GEN FAM) training is a plus.
• Continuous improvement belts or certifications are a plus.
• Familiarity with FCC and FCC GROL.
• Basic understanding of spectrometer, oscilloscope, and/or pitot static equipment.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required.

At Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC.