Job Description

JOB TITLE: MH-139 Helicopter Avionics Technician - DEFENSE

LOCATION: Maxwell AFB, AL

PAY RATE: $35-47/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Secret eligible (not required to start).

• Current Shift:

  • 2nd Shift: Monday Thursday, 3:00 PM 1:00 AM.

  • Must be available for all shifts based on program needs.

  • Some weekend/Saturday shifts available for comp time.

• 1st Shift Schedule:

  • Monday Friday, 7:00 AM 3:30 PM.

• Overtime: Limited overtime expected.

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Assemble, disassemble, modify, repair, and troubleshoot aerospace vehicle systems and components.

• Perform maintenance, inspections, fabrication, and modification of integrated conventional weapons systems, electronic and electromechanical components, fire control systems, electro-environmental systems, and associated subassemblies.

• Troubleshoot and repair systems both on and off aircraft equipment.

• Remove/install weapons systems components, fire control systems, electro-environmental systems, bomb navigation systems, and related test equipment.

• Perform pretest, operational, functional, electrical, mechanical, and final testing of systems and components.

• Support configuration changes of weapons control, launch, release, and suspension systems based on mission requirements.

• Perform explosive operations including loading, unloading, arming, and safing assigned conventional air munitions and pyrotechnics.

• Conduct aircraft daily inspections, launch/recovery operations, and aircraft servicing.

• Maintain work areas, tools, equipment, and maintenance documentation in accordance with established procedures.

• Work on MH-139 Grey Wolf aircraft supporting a USAF reserve unit.

• Work schedule may change between shifts based on program needs.

Requirements:

• Secret clearance eligible (not required to start).

• High School Diploma.

• Military helicopter maintenance experience highly preferred.

• Military aviation avionics experience.

• Experience with helicopter daily inspections, launch/recovery operations, and aircraft servicing.

• Experience with maintenance documentation, forms, and computer databases.

• Experience using avionics-related tools and equipment.

• Ability to work all shifts as required by program needs.

• Must be able to work in all areas of the helicopter.

• Must be able to lift/carry 40 lbs.

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.

• U.S. Person required for export compliance.

• Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• U.S. Air Force aviation maintenance experience.

• Helicopter maintenance experience.

• Flightline operations experience.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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