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Vertex Aerospace LLC Avionics/Electronics Technician I - AVION012138 in Madison, Mississippi
This is a job for a [Avionics/Electronics Technician I position with a company located in the Madison, MS area.
Description: Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism. The Avionics/Electronics Technician I is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing of basic electronics equipment, Aircraft Generators & Blowers down to the component level. The technician should be capable of reading manuals, technical drawings, and schematics to include modifications to circuit boards, generators, and blowers. The technician should also be familiar with the use of common test equipment used in avionics and electrical shop environments.
Job Responsibilities: Performs basic to intermediate skilled technician work that involves diagnosis, replacement, repair, and rebuilding of a variety of equipment, components and/or systems. Has basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical devices such as small electrical motors and actuators, mechanical and pneumatic valves, and AC/DC lighting systems (Computer hardware, circuit boards, microchips, and basic programming for our avionics section). Has the ability to accomplish basic soldering and wiring tasks (circuit board repair such as surface mount and through-hole soldering for our avionics section) and has a good understanding of corrosion control methods and remedies. Uses diagnostic equipment and a variety of tools specific to the trade. Has the ability to use common hand tools and precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, depth gages, flow meters, pressure gauges, etc. Applies principles and practices of electrical and electronics theory. Interprets and follows technical manuals, blueprints, mechanical drawings, and schematics. Follows industry/government-specific guidelines, particularly as they relate to safety, health, and environmental practices. Makes computer entries and completes various types of paperwork maintenance documents such as Service Reports and 8130-3's in accordance with FAA Regulations and company policies.
Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma and 2 Year Electronic Degree or HS Diploma and 1 - 2 years of demonstrated relevant experience. Competency in repairing electronic circuit testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing at the component level. Ability to follow and read work instructions, prints, schematics, drawings, etc. Strong technical computer system (hardware & software) knowledge. Hands-on problem-solving style. Strong verbal communication and writing skills. Self-motivated and self-directed, requiring minimal oversight to meet objectives and timelines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an emp oyee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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). Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. ]{bind="text: formattedTitle" automation="opportunity-title"}