LEAD TECHNICIAN - Avionics Technician - Ogden, Utah at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

The Tactical Aerospace Department (TAD) provides aerospace related research, development, production, test and/or support to new products, sustainment, and modernization programs for the DoD industry, Allies, and U.S. Government.

Objectives of this Role:

• Support maintenance and repair of A-10 aircraft as initiated by submitted field support requests for related avionics and engine systems (will require travel.)
• Provide mechanical and technical assistance for complex Depot and Field level technical issues.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Position is on-site at Hill AFB with travel as required to other AFB’s to support aircraft.
• Answer telephone, e-mail, and in-person support requests.
• Assist maintainers in troubleshooting aircraft wiring, and aircraft components by initiating and performing an mechanical analysis of the system failure, determine the root cause of the failure, and provide a corrective action to remedy the failure.
• Provide ability to perform and/or assist in Time Compliance Technical Order validation/verification efforts.
• Support in evaluation, testing, installation, and repair of existing and experimental new avionic technologies as they are applied to and installed on the A-10C aircraft.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 20 years: Experience testing or maintenance experience, preferably on military aircrafts or systems.
• Fabrication, assembly, documentation, maintenance or troubleshooting electronics systems.
• Demonstrated capability to communicate clearly – verbally, textually and graphically – to technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.