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ITnova is seeking an experienced H-1 Avionics Technician (CDQAR) to join our aviation maintenance team supporting mission-critical rotary-wing aircraft operations. In this role, you will perform aircraft electrical and avionics maintenance while serving as a Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), ensuring all maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications comply with established quality, safety, and regulatory standards. You will provide technical oversight and guidance to maintenance personnel, conduct quality assurance inspections throughout the maintenance process, and help ensure aircraft electrical and avionics systems are maintained in a safe, reliable, and mission-ready condition. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with aircraft avionics systems, a strong background in quality assurance and regulatory compliance, and a commitment to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. 

Responsibilities: 

• Serves as a Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) from the primary discipline of Avionics MOS 6324 during the contract period.
• Performs routine aircraft maintenance functions. 
• Performs technical inspection of aircraft, aircraft components, parts, repairs, and systems, including avionics, electrical, instrument, and armament systems, as required by functional assignment. 
• Performs quality and safety inspections of on-site equipment, tools, vehicles, and support equipment used in aircraft maintenance. 
• Performs initial, in-progress, and final quality technical inspections during maintenance, repair, modification, rework, and overhaul of aircraft, aircraft components, and component parts. 
• Provides technical guidance, instructions, and interpretation of written instructions and procedures to technicians as required to assure acceptable quality workmanship and flight line services. 
• Assists in preparation, processing, and response to Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs), as required. 
• Operates aircraft towing equipment in towing operations, as required, and maintains familiarity with related support systems. 
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections on aircraft and aircraft systems and subsystems. 
• Performs aircraft maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, and modification of aircraft electrical and avionics systems. 
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance and technical manuals, publications, and special tools and test equipment. 
• Possesses thorough working knowledge of corrosion detection, prevention, and treatment. 
• Performs troubleshooting and rewiring of complex avionics and electrical system discrepancies and modifications.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance, and instruction as required. 
• When assigned to the flight line, provides customer support during launch and recovery and aircraft security, as required. 
• Performs troubleshooting, repair, modification, corrosion control, and preservation of aircraft and aircraft subsystems. 
• Performs functional checks, inspections, and troubleshooting, as required and trained. 
• May be required to perform Maintenance Operational Checks (MOCs). 
• Completes maintenance documentation accurately using OOMA and required forms, as required by job assignment. 

Requirements: 

• Minimum of 8 years aviation maintenance experience with at least 4 years rotary-wing experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a CDI or CDQAR on military aircraft, or 4 years of FAA Inspection Authorization experience in the electrician or avionics field.
• Must have at least 4 years of experience in primary MOS 6324 Avionics or an equivalent skill designation from another service.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background check and obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).  
• UH-1 or AH-1 experience is required.
• Must be able to meet any Government and company licensing or qualification requirements for the position.
• Must be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of electrical and avionics systems.
• Must be proficient in the use of OOMA after assignment.
• Must have and maintain a Secret clearance. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Able to lift and maneuver 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a fit-for-work physical and/or drug test as required.
• Must be able to work in areas that require awkward posturing, bending, kneeling, squatting, and working overhead.
• Must be able to work at height in the hangar and on the flight line, as required.
• Must be able to man and perform flight line extinguisher duties, as required.
• If required, must be able to pass a DOT physical and operate powered industrial trucks. 
• If required, must be able to pass a respiratory physical and wear a respirator for 2 to 4 hours. 
• If required, must be able to perform confined-space activities. 
• Travel may be required.

*Position is contingent upon award 

Benefits:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits 
• Company paid life Insurance  
• 401k 
• Paid-time-off 
• Paid holidays 

ITnova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.