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We are seeking FAA A&P Certified Avionics Engineers

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, Our Defense Systems Sector wants you to join our Team as a SCA Avionics Technician II. This position is located at our Robins Air Force Base, Georgia location.

**This position is a Service Contract Act position.

You will be responsible for the following: Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains all aircraft systems. Conducts diagnosis of malfunctions.

Duties include:

Performs maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of all aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations Maintains FAA required records, manuals and inspection forms.

Specific Duties:

• Execute line-maintenance/flight operations support for BACN E-11A (Global Express and Global 6000) aircraft including all electrical & mechanical troubleshooting, fault isolation & repair, parts replacement, line repairable unit (LRU) replacement, calibration tasks, testing, engine repairs and/or replacements & proper documentation in aircraft forms (Air Force Form 781 series).
• Conduct maintenance of aircraft on flight line utilizing with USAF ground maintenance procedures & in compliance with associated airworthiness approvals.
• Conduct Tier 2 maintenance (in depth maintenance, repairs, etc.) & Tier 3 maintenance (modifications & depot level or major maintenance) at operational CONUS site(s).
• Conduct progressive maintenance & inspections on aircraft at CONUS locations to minimize aircraft downtime for longer term maintenance requirements.
• Service aircraft, perform end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, & phase inspections. Advise on problems maintaining, servicing, & inspecting aircraft & related aerospace equipment. Use technical data to diagnose & solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems.
• Interpret & advise on maintenance procedures & policies to repair aircraft & related equipment. Troubleshoot & maintain aircraft structures, systems, components, & related equipment. Remove & install aircraft components conducting functional tests of repaired components & systems.
• Adjust, align & rig aircraft systems.
• Supervise & perform aircraft jacking, lifting & towing operations.
• Inspect aircraft structures, systems, components & related systems.
• Supervise & perform aircraft & component inspections Interpret inspection findings & determines adequacy of corrective actions.
• Inspect & check components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation & operation.
• Inspect & operate powered & non-powered aerospace ground equipment.
• Inspect & identify aircraft corrosion for prevention & repair.
• Review maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems & historical reports to ensure complete documentation.
• Inventory & maintain aircraft equipment.
• Avionics specific tasks
• Uploading of aircraft software sets and monthly navigation databases
• Use of Onboard Maintenance System and Portable Maintenance Access Terminal to troubleshoot and identify aircraft system faults and failures
• Operate Druck Air Data Test Set, IFR 6000, IFR 4000 to test aircraft pitot/static, navigation and communication systems
• Perform aircraft set-up and systems checks daily prior to crew arrival and launch
• Access and work in a confined avionics bay
• Assist other functional team members with any associated aircraft maintenance actions to ensure mission success.
• May deploy overseas to support OCONUS operations when required to backfill staffing needs or when USAF customer requirements dictate

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 Years of Avionics experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• Current DoD SECRET Clearance with at least one year from expiring
• Ability to quickly obtain US Passport
• Business or Regional Jet experience (Global Express, XRS, Global 6000/6500, CRJ, Challenger, Gulfstream IV, Gulfstream V, etc.)
• Experienced in Altimeter/Transponder checks utilizing Pitot/Static and Transponder test equipment.
• RVSM Certified and understands FAA RVSM guidelines and aircraft RVSM certification.
• Connector repair, wire harness manufacture, and in-depth electronic and electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Loading of aircraft software.
• Adept at using electronic and electrical troubleshooting tools beyond the use of a simple meter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 or more years of related Avionics Experience
• Compliance with US Gov’t/Department of Defense medical and deployment requirements
• Ability to meet medical requirements for worldwide travel, which include a physical.