Avionics Technician – RPA Maintenance (Deployment Pool)

About the role

The Avionics Technician I will join a Deployment Pool supporting Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems across CONUS and OCONUS locations. The role requires flexibility to travel and work on varied deployment schedules while performing electronic maintenance, inspections, and modifications on RPA avionics and related equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Apply basic technical knowledge to diagnose and resolve complex avionics problems.
• Maintain, repair, and install organizational and intermediate‑level electronic equipment on RPA systems.
• Interpret Air Force technical orders, manufacturers’ manuals, and other technical publications.
• Use common and complex test instruments to verify system performance.
• Inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.
• Work with limited supervision while following direction from senior avionics staff.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent military/vocational training.
• At least one year of aircraft avionics or Ground Control Station (GCS) maintenance experience.
• Eligibility to obtain an IAT Level II certification (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+ CE, SSCP, or GSEC) within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to meet OCONUS deployment medical and readiness criteria.

Required skills

• Basic and complex electronics maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RFF) systems, components, and accessories.
• Proficiency reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables.
• Use of electronic test equipment and instruments.
• Operation of ground support and auxiliary equipment.
• Familiarity with Air Force technical orders and manufacturers’ manuals.