Field Service Technician III (Deploy Only)
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Date Posted
September 2, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
Negotiable
Cost of Living
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Locations
Shalimar, Florida
Application Deadline
October 2, 2026
Description
Responsibilities:
- Perform expert-level maintenance and repairs on complex aerospace and defense systems.
- Diagnose and resolve the most challenging technical issues.
- Experience with Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) , Humvee, LTV, or other military tactical vehicles.
- Experience supporting vehicle launch, validation, or early production efforts.
- Knowledge of Military /DoD/ DoW maintenance practices, MESL, or technical directives.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis tools and structured troubleshooting methodologies.
- Experience collaborating with engineering teams during prototyping or product improvement cycles.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all field activities and equipment status.
- Ensure strict compliance with safety standards and industry regulations.
- Oversee inventory management for spare parts and tools.
- Generate comprehensive technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.
- Travel extensively to customer sites, potentially including international locations.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience as a technician or in a related field.
- Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
- Ability to understand and interpret basic technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications
- Progressive experience using troubleshooting techniques and repair radar and communication systems in various environments, including both fixed locations and deployed environments.
- Hands-on background in vehicle maintenance, repair, overhaul, or sustainment of diesel or military vehicles.
- Experience diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
- Background in networking, radar, communications
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, the ability to read complex drawings, and proficiency with precision tools.
- Thorough understanding of electrical wiring concepts
- Provide technical support for computer systems and networks.
- Install, sustain, troubleshoot, and repair various communication systems, including networks, cable distribution, COMSEC, and cryptographic devices.
- Ability to frequently travel outside the continental US, typically for extended periods of time
- An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
- Current/ valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally
- Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment
- Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command restriction requirements for deployed locations
- Ability to deploy for a minimum of 90 days to OCONUS operating location.
- Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays and shift schedules as required
- 60 hour work week.
- Experience with FCC or FCC GROL
- Prior experience with Security+, Network+, CCNA and/or A+
- ASE certification (Automotive Service Excellence), ideally in diesel engines or medium/heavy truck.
- Experience supporting vehicle launch, validation, or early production efforts.
- Knowledge of DoD/DoW maintenance practices, MESL, or technical directives.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis tools and structured troubleshooting methodologies.
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AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: Shalimar, Florida
What aviation pay actually covers in Shalimar — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).
Median Household Income
$108,182
Median Rent
$2,162/mo
Median Home Value
$463,900
Gasoline (1 gal)
$5.98
Restaurant Meal
$25.62
Milk (1 L)
$1.62
Eggs (dozen)
$3.05
Rent runs about 24.0% of median income in Shalimar — affordable by the common 30%-of-income guideline.
AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot, compiled from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023), with fuel and grocery prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.