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Avionics Technician

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $43/hr. on W2
United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
Sep 05, 2025
Job Title: Avionics Technician Location: New Orleans, LA 70143 Duration: 12 months assignment with possible extension until 2027 Shift Schedule: 6:30 am-3:00 pm (9x80 Work Schedule) Pay Rate: $43/hr. on W2 without benefits Job Description: Boeing Global Services is searching for F/A-18 Electrical Technician willing to work on 1st shift at Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana working on aircraft avionics and electrical systems. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at NAS JRB New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. This position may be required to work at Stennis Facility in Kiln, Mississippi as required. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Role & Responsibilities: Maintains Aircraft avionics/electrical and associated equipment Remove and install avionics/electrical and related components and gear Perform Daily, pre and post flight and periodic aircraft inspections. Perform flight operation activities to include daily, turnaround, launch and recovery including plane captain activities Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes. Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul. Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment. Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components. Required Skills/Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance Willing to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds Minimum of 1 year of experience reading and interpreting technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals Must be able to work outdoors under all types of weather conditions with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Fighter Avionics/Electrical modification experience. F/A-18 (AT/AE) Qualifications Prior experience with Navy 4790.1 requirements, is preferred. Physical requirements or limitations: Ability to lift 35 pounds. Travel Comments: Yes, possible international travel to Kuwait. Nothing is planned, and it is unlikely travel will be required but candidates need to be able to complete the travel if the need arises. Education/Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).