Avionics Technician

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Electronics Technicians (Test) to support a maintenance program in Lake Charles, LA. The Navy E-6 is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707 platform, primarily used for long-range patrols along the U.S. border and in source and transit zone countries. This platform, modified to the E-6B standard, conveys instructions from the National Command Authority to fleet ballistic missile submarines, a mission known as TACAMO (Take Charge And Move Out).

Responsibilities

• Perform flight line pre/post flight systems checks.
• Conduct flight readiness checks, gear swings, flight control checks, and rigging of aircraft flight controls.
• Support standard hangar avionics modifications and maintenance.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems not addressed by manufacturers manuals.
• Evaluate electromagnetic radiation, isolate malfunctions, and incorporate engineering changes.
• Use complex test instruments such as high-frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft avionics and electrical system components.
• Perform aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks.
• Determine the sequence for installing, removing, maintaining, repairing, or fabricating critical aircraft components or systems.
• Perform testing, rework, and repair in various fields of specialization.
• Apply shop theory and skills to accomplish assigned tasks using engineering data, blueprints, sketches, and technical orders.
• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain various types of complex aircraft equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Notify lead personnel or supervision of any malfunctions, defects, and damages of equipment, material, and product.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance, and team effectiveness.
• Work from blueprints, engineering orders, schematics, repair manuals, and other technical documents on aircraft systems.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) with 10 years of Aircraft Avionics Experience.
• Ability to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours.
• Capability to be subject to a variety of physical conditions.
• Ability to wear a respirator and other safety gear (must be okay with shaving and no long beards).
• Proficiency in using manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, heat shrink gun, etc.

• Experience in performing flight line pre/post flight systems checks.
• Experience with rigging, crimping, terminations, and routing.
• Experience with E-6B modifications/testing.
• Experience implementing and/or developing new test procedures.
• True modifications experience for electrical modifications.
• Experience with cannon plugs is a huge plus.

This is a government project with direct support from a U.S. Navy Admiral overseeing the program. We offer a supportive and engaging work environment that values continuous improvement and team effectiveness.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a hangar that is non-climate controlled with a relaxed attire policy (work pants/shorts and t-shirts acceptable; tennis shoes okay). Candidates must be okay with working 6 or 7 days a week on either 1st or 2nd shift, with potential shifts ranging from 10-12 hours.

Job Type & Location

This is a 6 month Contract position based out of LAKE CHARLES, LA.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.