The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
Aircraft Mechanic - Avionics (FW) - NAWDC GT with Security Clearance
Fallon, NV · On-site
$60.66/hr
The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
Aircraft Mechanic - Avionics (FW) - NAWDC GT with Security Clearance
Fallon, NV · On-site
$60.66/hr
The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
Aircraft Mechanic - Avionics (RW) - NAWDC GT with Security Clearance
Fallon, NV · On-site
$60.66/hr
The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
Aircraft Mechanic - Avionics (RW) - NAWDC GT with Security Clearance
Fallon, NV · On-site
$60.66/hr
The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
The successful Aircraft Mechanic-Avionics performs organizational, intermediate and limited depot ... Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft) * Egress System Checkout * Plane Captain Qualified ...
F/A-18 Ordnance / CDI / QASO / Egress Technician
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$28.50 - $33.50/hr
Ordnance, Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO), or Aircraft Egress Systems . The successful candidate ...
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F/A-18 Ordnance / CDI / QASO / Egress Technician
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$28.50 - $33.50/hr
Ordnance, Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO), or Aircraft Egress Systems . The successful candidate ...
Aircraft Avionics Mechanic I
Norfolk, VA · On-site
Amentum is immediately hiring qualified Aircraft Avionics Mechanic I's in support of U.S. Navy ... Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI or Quality Assurance Representative experience). * High School ...
Aircraft Avionics Mechanic I
Norfolk, VA · On-site
Amentum is immediately hiring qualified Aircraft Avionics Mechanic I's in support of U.S. Navy ... Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI or Quality Assurance Representative experience). * High School ...
Amentum is immediately hiring qualified Aircraft Avionics Mechanic II's in support of U.S. Navy ... Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI or Quality Assurance Representative experience). * High School ...
Amentum is immediately hiring qualified Aircraft Avionics Mechanic II's in support of U.S. Navy ... Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI or Quality Assurance Representative experience). * High School ...
Aircraft Avionics Mechanic II
Norfolk, VA · On-site
Amentum is immediately hiring qualified Aircraft Avionics Mechanic II's in support of U.S. Navy ... Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI or Quality Assurance Representative experience). * High School ...
Aircraft Avionics Mechanic II
Norfolk, VA · On-site
Amentum is immediately hiring qualified Aircraft Avionics Mechanic II's in support of U.S. Navy ... Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI or Quality Assurance Representative experience). * High School ...
Amentum is immediately hiring qualified Aircraft Avionics Mechanic I's in support of U.S. Navy ... Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI or Quality Assurance Representative experience). * High School ...
Amentum is immediately hiring qualified Aircraft Avionics Mechanic I's in support of U.S. Navy ... Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI or Quality Assurance Representative experience). * High School ...
A/C ELE Tech II
San Diego, CA · On-site
$21.50 - $27.75/hr
An Electric Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) is a qualified and experienced aviation electrician responsible for performing and certifying maintenance on the electrical systems of F/A-18 aircraft.
A/C ELE Tech II
San Diego, CA · On-site
$21.50 - $27.75/hr
An Electric Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) is a qualified and experienced aviation electrician responsible for performing and certifying maintenance on the electrical systems of F/A-18 aircraft.
Aircraft Mechanic III (23023) - CDI/QASO (F/A-18 Multiple Variants)
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$27.50 - $36.25/hr
This senior-level position performs and supervises aircraft maintenance while serving as both a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) and Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO) for F/A-18 aircraft across ...
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Aircraft Mechanic III (23023) - CDI/QASO (F/A-18 Multiple Variants)
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$27.50 - $36.25/hr
This senior-level position performs and supervises aircraft maintenance while serving as both a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) and Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO) for F/A-18 aircraft across ...
This senior-level position performs and supervises aircraft maintenance while serving as both a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) and Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO) for F/A-18 aircraft across ...
This senior-level position performs and supervises aircraft maintenance while serving as both a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) and Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO) for F/A-18 aircraft across ...
This position serves as the Ordnance Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) while leading maintenance personnel responsible for the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification, installation, and ...
This position serves as the Ordnance Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) while leading maintenance personnel responsible for the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification, installation, and ...
Aircraft Mechanic II (23022) - Ordnance CDI Team Lead (F/A-18 Multiple Variants)
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$28.75 - $33.75/hr
This position serves as the Ordnance Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) while leading maintenance personnel responsible for the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification, installation, and ...
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Aircraft Mechanic II (23022) - Ordnance CDI Team Lead (F/A-18 Multiple Variants)
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$28.75 - $33.75/hr
This position serves as the Ordnance Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) while leading maintenance personnel responsible for the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification, installation, and ...
Aircraft Mechanic III (23023) - CDI/QASO (F/A-18 Multiple Variants)
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$27.50 - $36.25/hr
This senior-level position performs and supervises aircraft maintenance while serving as both a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) and Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO) for F/A-18 aircraft across ...
Aircraft Mechanic III (23023) - CDI/QASO (F/A-18 Multiple Variants)
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$27.50 - $36.25/hr
This senior-level position performs and supervises aircraft maintenance while serving as both a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) and Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO) for F/A-18 aircraft across ...
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How much do avionics collateral duty inspector jobs pay per hour?
What is an Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector?
An Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of avionics maintenance procedures within military or aviation units. They inspect, verify, and certify avionics repairs, installations, and modifications to ensure adherence to technical manuals, regulations, and safety protocols. CDIs play a critical role in maintaining aircraft readiness by identifying discrepancies and ensuring corrective actions are properly completed. Their expertise helps prevent malfunctions and enhances overall flight safety.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector?
To thrive as an Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector, you need deep knowledge of avionics systems, aircraft maintenance procedures, and strong attention to detail, often backed by military or FAA certifications. Familiarity with technical manuals, aircraft maintenance data systems, and specialized diagnostic tools is typically required. Strong analytical skills, effective communication, and integrity set top-performing inspectors apart. These competencies are essential to ensuring aviation safety, regulatory compliance, and reliable aircraft operation.
What are the typical responsibilities of an Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector?
An Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, and certifying the maintenance and repair of aircraft electronic systems, ensuring all work meets established safety and quality standards. They review records, oversee maintenance teams, and sign off on completed work to verify compliance with military or industry regulations. On a typical day, inspectors may collaborate closely with avionics technicians, supervisors, and quality assurance staff, addressing technical issues and providing guidance when discrepancies are found. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work in dynamic, team-oriented environments.
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Job description
- Performs testing and troubleshooting of weapons systems, complex avionics/electrical systems and subsystems, communication/navigations, electronic flight control, fuel, power generators, power distribution systems, lighting systems, flight instrument and fuel systems, temperature and pressure indicating, engine and control indications, ATFLIR, Electronic Counter Measure, and RADAR systems.
- Provides technical assistance, guidance and astute communication skills during aircrew de-brief.
- Reads and interprets blueprints, technical directives, planning documents, test specifications, technical publications and procedures, and applicable safety manuals.
- This classification activity is usually accomplished in a hangar/shop/flight line environment and as such requires the scope of physical movements and postures normally associated with these activities.
- May be required to lift objects whose weight normally will not exceed 70 pounds.
- Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.
- The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes of temperature, wind, rain, snow, ice, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards.
- May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments.
- Minimum three years' experience within the last eight years in their specific aircraft maintenance occupational field. The last two years must have been in the military or with a government aviation maintenance contractor.
- Must have experience in corrosion detection, treatment and prevention. Personnel shall be qualified according to their field of expertise and the level of maintenance assigned.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain any company/government required qualifications, certifications, licensing, or clearance.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to work all assigned shifts & schedules.
- Must have a valid state driver's license.
- Prior military personnel must present a member 4 DD214 with an Honorable character of service discharge.
- Recent experience with F-18A-F, EA-18G, E-2C, or F-16 aircraft preferred.
- Possess a high degree of expertise of aircraft systems, avionics theory and applications.
- Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals, publications, instructions and special tools and test equipment.
- Must be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of aircraft systems.
- Possess a thorough working knowledge of the detection, prevention and treatment of corrosion.
- Working knowledge of aircraft sub-systems, including maintenance parameters, systems operations, limitations and technical orders.
- May be required to troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, hydraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems to ensure aircraft remains in safe operating conditions.
- Must be customer oriented.
- Formal/Specialized Training or Equivalent
- Hazardous Waste Communication Training
- FOD and TCP Awareness Trained
- Security Clearance Awareness Training
- COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Program Awareness
- NALCOMIS/OOMA Trained preferred
- ESD Trained
- Support Equipment Operator's License (Tow Tractor, N2 Servicing Trailer and Mobile Start Unit at a minimum.)
- Collateral Duty Inspector (in 2 T/M/S aircraft)
- Egress System Checkout
- Plane Captain Qualified Preferred
- Aircraft Towing Certified Preferred
- Aircraft Brake Rider Certified
- Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training
- Fuel Surveillance Trained Preferred
Compensation Details:
$54.47The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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