Avionics Mechanic II - Tactical Air Support

Tactical Air Support Inc.

Avionics Mechanic II
Jacksonville, FL.

Salary rate: $33 - $36.00/hourly DOE

Position Summary

The Maintenance Division supports Tactical Air's Air Modification Operations fleet of fighter aircraft with over 75 years of combined experience in tactical aviation maintenance and more than 30 years of military adversary contract maintenance. The Maintenance staff is a dedicated team comprised of experienced A&P-certified and tactical aircraft mechanics, technicians, and logisticians who all work towards ensuring safe and seamless ground maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

The position is responsible for reading drawings, building harnesses, and installing aircraft components. This position will perform organizational, intermediate, and limited depot-level maintenance including, inspection, operational test, repair, modification, troubleshooting, and replacement of aircraft electrical/avionics systems on all assigned aircraft, components, and equipment. This position will also require advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to other teammates as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years' previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience, preferably in the military or with a government aviation maintenance contractor.
• Experience with high-performance military aircraft (F-5/T-38 or other Fighter Aircraft)
• Valid state driver's license.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a government security clearance.

Desired Experience/Skills

• Vocational school or associate degree advantageous.
• Government-approved certification advantageous.

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds (with assistance, if required).
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or control, reaching with hands and arms.
• Regularly ascend/descend stairs and/or ladders.

Work Authorization

• Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 Form.
• Tactical Air Support is a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace. Pre-employment, random, or for cause drug/alcohol testing (including for marijuana) is required.
• Occasional aircraft hangar or warehouse environment with exposure to loud noises, fumes from engines and chemicals, unpredictable climate (hot/cold), electrical shock, or trip or slip hazards.
• May be exposed to or required to handle hazardous materials.
• Specific work hours determined by operational, departmental, or contractual requirements.
• Occasional evening, weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required.

Tactical Air Support is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer