Aircraft Avionics Technician III (1st & 2nd Shift)

Aircraft Mechanic 3 (Avionics) - Northrop Grumman

• Aircraft Mechanic III (Avionics) |
• 1st Shift | Mon-Thu | 6:00 AM-4:00 PM
• 2nd Shift | Mon-Thu | 4:00 PM-2:42 AM

Job ID: 1509 &1508

Location:

• Lake Charles, Louisiana (Onsite)
• 4400 Sen J Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70615

Duration:

• June 27, 2026 - December 25, 2026 (Contract)

Openings:

• 5

Schedule:

• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM - 2:42 AM

Pay:

• Bill Rate: Up to $103.01/hr
• Target Bill Rate Range: $61.28-$69.49/hr (per job description)

Required Experience

• 10+ years of aircraft avionics/aircraft maintenance experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• U.S. Citizenship required
• No clearance required to start

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA A&P License
• Boeing 707 / Navy E-6B aircraft experience
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret DoD clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Aircraft avionics troubleshooting and repair

• Electrical wiring installation and repair

• Aircraft structural/sheet metal modifications

• Read and interpret:

• Wiring diagrams

• Schematics

• Blueprints

• Technical manuals

• Aircraft inspections and maintenance

• Engine, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and flight control maintenance

• Aircraft logbook documentation

• Mentor junior technicians

Required Skills

• Avionics troubleshooting
• Aircraft electrical systems
• Wiring harness fabrication and installation
• Aircraft maintenance
• Sheet metal/structural repair
• Aircraft inspections
• Use of aircraft test equipment and precision measuring tools
• Blueprint and schematic interpretation

Physical Requirements

• Wear respirator/PPE
• Work at heights and in confined spaces
• Ability to work in industrial aircraft maintenance environments

Additional Information

• Service Contract Act (SCA) position
• Government contract supporting the U.S. Navy E-6B TACAMO program
• Per diem available only for candidates living more than 50 miles from the worksite, paid according to GSA rates.

Ideal Candidate

An experienced Aircraft Avionics Mechanic with 10+ years of military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience, preferably on Boeing 707 or E-6B aircraft. Candidates with an FAA A&P license, strong avionics/electrical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to support depot-level maintenance are highly preferred. U.S. citizenship is mandatory, and candidates should be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance if required later.