ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs aircraft maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, and modification of aircraft electrical/avionics systems.
• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance, guidance and instruction to other employees as needed.
• Possess a high degree of expertise of aircraft electrical/avionics systems.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications, and special tools and test equipment.
• Must be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of electrical/avionics systems.
• Possess a thorough working knowledge of the detection, prevention and treatment of corrosion.Essential Duties & Accountabilities:
• Performs the troubleshooting and rewiring of complex avionics/electrical systems and subsystems discrepancies and modifications.

• Coordinates with the customer, the OEM, management and work centers to resolve questions concerning aircraft and/or aircraft systems modifications and repairs.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction as required.
• Estimates and accesses damage of avionics/electrical components/systems as related to crash and mishap damaged aircraft to include repair and/or replacement, man-hours, parts, components, and materials.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work center and around your assigned work area.
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention rules and regulations.
• Responsible for adhering to Company Tool Control Program.

• Handles and disposes of hazardous materials related to job assignment in accordance with Vertex and OSHA policies and procedures.
• Performs duties using automated equipment and software utilized in the functional assignment. Ability to perform Optimized Naval Aviation Logistic Management Information System (OOMA) functions for aviation maintenance performed.
• When assigned to the flight line, provide customer support during launch and recovery and aircraft security as required.
• Responsible for complying with corporate and installation physical security requirements.
• Comply with all OSHA and Safety standards.
• Responsible for daily entry of individual hours worked in company timekeeping system.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Makes appropriate logbook entries and documents own work accomplished.
2. Performs aircraft functional checks.
3. Performs related record maintenance including: completing appropriate log book forms, condition tags and parts requests in accordance with technical publications, Company procedures manuals and other written and oral directives.
4. Uses blueprints, schematics, technical drawings and manufacturers' drawings and sketches in the performance of assigned duties.
5. May be required to perform Maintenance Operational Checks (MOCs)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent--General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
2. Aviation Electricians Mate Strand Class
3. CH-53E Communications/Electrical System Organizational Maintenance
4. Must be able to meet any Government/Company licensing/qualification requirements for the position.
5. Extensive Deport level repair experience desired which includes the repair of components, airframes, or end items, requiring personnel of higher technical skill beyond the organizational level capability
6. Must have 6 years' experience on CH/ME-53E aircraft.

7. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

   1. Must have and maintain a valid state driver's license when required by job assignment.
   2. Must obtain and maintain the level of Industrial Security Clearance required by the Government.

   Must be able to obtain and maintain required clearance for Common Access Card (CAC).

8. As a government contractor, Vertex Aerospace requires all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment in accordance with Executive Order 14042. Exceptions to this policy are granted on a case-by-case basis for those that request a religious or medical accommodation. A vaccination status form and proof of vaccination, if applicable, is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be physically able to perform duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Must be able to work with required materials without debilitating irritation to skin, eyes or respiratory system while wearing the required personal protective equipment.

Must be able to pick up a minimum of 50 lbs individually from the ground, vehicle or aircraft.

Vertex Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity.

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• 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.

$40.16 per hour