CBA Aircraft Mechanic III - (F-18) Avionics Technician - NTWP - China Lake, CA.

Vertex Aerospace LLC
49.59
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan

Apr 12, 2025
Description Directs, coordinates, and monitors all maintenance actions required to support VX-31 FA-18 Avionics Work Center operations in accordance with CNAFINST 4790.2 series and associated government and Company instructions. Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as Maintenance Instruction Manuals (MlM's), technical directives, and associated data packages. Essential Job Functions: Directs, coordinates, and monitors all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to support VX-31 FA-18 Avionics Work Center operations. Makes work assignments, tracks completion of assigned tasks, provides status updates and feedback to supervisory personnel, performs spot monitoring and corrections as needed for all FA-18 Avionics Work Center functions and associated operations. Reports any maintenance or disciplinary infractions to supervisory personnel. Investigates accidents. incidents or infractions to discover root cause and recommend corrective actions including disciplinary actions to supervisory personnel. Ensures assigned personnel participate in FOD walkdowns, safety drills, training events and other scheduled events as directed by Must be a technically qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable individual who can exercise an appropriate level of responsibility in the FA-18 Avionics area. Provides technical support to electronic project engineers, shall utilize excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet daily flight schedule. Provides technical guidance and expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts. Minimum Education and Experience Required: * Military VMET or JST MUST be included with application to be considered (if prior military)* Candidate experience must be clearly defined on resumes by listing specific dates (month & year) and locations of relevant experience. Minimum ten years USN/USMC/USCG Organizational Level Avionics/Electrical experience. Minimum five years Organizational Level Avionics/Electrical experience on F/A-18 aircraft (24 of the 36 months within last 3 years preferred). Must have completed the Navy Class C school for Avionics and/or Electrical Instruments on the FA-18 (60 months F/A-18 Avionics/Electrical Organizational Level experience may be substituted for C-School). Must have been FA-18 Avionics/Electrical Work Center CDl qualified. Must have experience as a Work Center Supervisor. Experience as FA-18 Plane Captain, QAR, CDQAR, Flight Deck Coordinator strongly desired. High School graduate or equivale Must have a valid driver's license. Must have a current US secret level clearance and be able to maintain it. Must be available to work any shift. Travel may be required. Benefits include the following: Healthcare coverage Retirement plan Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits Wellness programs Paid time off, including holidays Learning and Development resources Employee assistance resources Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans. Qualifications Education High School (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)