Standard Job Description
The Avionics Electrician performs installation, testing, troubleshooting, operational checks, cyclical & unscheduled maintenance, alterations, and modifications to aircraft & systems. The work includes various types of electrical harnesses, loose wiring, avionics componentry such as; communication, navigation, countermeasure, and flight characteristics equipment. Candidates are customarily required to maintain all occupational areas in FOD free and aviation standard cleanliness conditions. Duties will also support aircraft maintenance, servicing, flushing, cleaning, jacking, towing, and flight testing support. The occupation requires entries in maintenance records describing work performed, verifying satisfactory performance, and returning aircraft, parts, and aircraft documentation to a flightworthy status. The candidate will make determination of work completeness and system operating conformance by referring to inspection lists, technical orders, service bulletins, blueprints, manufacturing outline sheets, and engineering reports. Other related airworthiness compliance categories are established through USG doctrinal guidance, Federal Aviation Licensing, and engineering specifications. Candidates within this title regularly specialize in their respective field of experience for repairs, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, modification, precision instruments, functional spare parts, and aircraft assemblies.
Basic Qualifications
The duties of this title will perform many task independently. The candidate will commonly assist or work within general instructions from higher rated employees in the environment.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system architecture drawings.
Capability to lift/handle heavy equipment and aircraft components.
Desired Skills
Demonstrated knowledge for determination of repairable, serviceable, rejectable, condemnable parts and assemblies.
Proficient in procedures & methods concerning each of the categories.
Familiarity with precision instruments and functional spare‑parts management.
Prior experience in a military aviation environment or with US government‑owned aircraft.
Pay Information
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
| Location | Lexington, KY |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1912 |
| Website | http://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com |
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 125,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
Our Mission: We solve complex challenges, advance scientific discovery and deliver innovative solutions to help our customers keep people safe and provide them essential services.
Our Vision: Be the global leader in supporting our customers to strengthen global security, deliver citizen services and advance scientific discovery.
Our Values:
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