**Job Title: Avionics Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking experienced Electronics Technicians (Test) to support a maintenance program in Lake Charles, LA. The Navy E-6 is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707 platform, primarily used for long-range patrols along the U.S. border and in source and transit zone countries. This platform, now modified to the E-6B standard, conveys instructions from the National Command Authority to fleet ballistic missile submarines, a mission known as TACAMO ("Take Charge And Move Out"). **Responsibilities** + Perform flight line pre/post flight systems checks. + Conduct flight readiness checks, gear swings, flight control checks, and rigging of aircraft flight controls. + Support standard hangar avionics modifications and maintenance. + Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers' manuals. + Evaluate electromagnetic radiation, isolate malfunctions, and incorporate engineering changes. + Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft avionics and electrical system components. + Perform aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks. + Determine the sequence for installing, removing, maintaining, repairing, or fabricating critical aircraft components. + Perform testing, rework, and repair in various fields of specialization. + Apply shop theory and skills in accomplishing assigned tasks using blueprints, sketches, and engineering drawings. + Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain various types of complex aircraft equipment, components, devices, or systems. + Notify lead personnel or supervision of any malfunctions, defects, and damages of equipment, material, and product. + Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance, and team effectiveness. + Troubleshoot wiring, read install drawings, and perform electrical modifications, including routing, cannon plugs, terminating, and ring outs. + Install fiber optic cabling, inner rack cabling, remove existing wiring runs, and ensure proper routing, clamping, termination, and ring outs. **Essential Skills** + High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) with 10 years of Aircraft Avionics Experience. + Ability to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours. + Capability to be subjected to a variety of physical conditions. + Willingness to wear a respirator and other safety gear. + Ability to use a variety of manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, heat shrink gun, etc. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in rigging. + Experience with E-6B aircraft. + Experience performing new modifications/testing. + Experience implementing and/or developing new test procedures. + Experience with cannon plugs. **Why Work Here?** This is a government project with direct support from a USN Admiral overseeing the program, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to national security. Enjoy a relaxed attire work environment and be part of a dedicated team working on advanced avionics systems. **Work Environment** The work environment is in a hangar, which is non-climate controlled. The dress code is relaxed, with work pants, shorts, and t-shirts acceptable. Tennis shoes are also allowed. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of LAKE CHARLES, LA. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.