Principal Accountabilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and modify avionics, electrical and instrumentation systems installed on aircraft.
• Solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar technical documents and/or drawings.
• Use intricate test equipment such as, multi-trace oscilloscopes, frequency counters, multi-meters, and other avionics test equipment to perform troubleshooting and operational checks.
• Perform removal, repair, installation, inspection, and operational check of system components.
• Repair and/or replace components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
• Perform calibration, repair and replacement of system components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
• Make entries in aircraft logs and records and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to less experienced technicians throughout all aircraft maintenance and/or modifications efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance. May also be required to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5) years of aircraft avionics/electrical related experience required.
• Possess a high degree of knowledge and expertise in 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 the operational capabilities and limitations of electrical / avionics systems.
• Possess a thorough working knowledge of the detection, prevention, and treatment of corrosion.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Must have basic computer data entry skills required for use of Custom Border Protection maintenance and logistics database.

• Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires frequent climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, carrying, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level, pushing or pulling weight up to 70 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Must have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires hearing to normal range.
• May require use of respirator.
• Requires shift work and a diversity of working conditions that range from a standard shop/hangar type environment, where there may be no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes in temperature, direct sun, wind, rain, etc.
• May be required to work in areas where noise hazards are prevalent.
• Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets, working on or around aircraft and machinery.
• May be exposed to electrical shock hazard.
• Work location is aircraft maintenance shops, hangars, and flight line.