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C-130 Avionics SME

Warner Robins, GA

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C-130 Avionics SME KBR is hiring an experienced C-130 Avionics SME to support avionics integration, modernization, and sustainment for C-130J and C-130H aircraft, including systems that interface ...

C-130 Avionics SME

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

$26.25 - $34.25/hr

C-130 Avionics SME KBR is hiring an experienced C-130 Avionics SME to support avionics integration, modernization, and sustainment for C-130J and C-130H aircraft, including systems that interface ...

Title: C-130 Aircraft Systems SME Program Summary: KBR is seeking a highly experienced C-130 ... avionics, and aircraft structures. This role supports Air Force and international mobility ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager c 130 avionics in the United States is $95,464.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,500.00 and $110,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager C 130 Avionics vs Aircraft Maintenance Manager?

AspectManager C 130 AvionicsAircraft Maintenance Manager
CertificationsFAA certifications, Avionics licensesFAA certifications, A&P license
Work EnvironmentMilitary aircraft, avionics systemsCommercial/military aircraft maintenance
Industry UsageMilitary aviation, defense contractorsCommercial airlines, private sector
Job FocusAvionics systems installation, troubleshootingAircraft maintenance, repairs, inspections

The Manager C 130 Avionics primarily focuses on avionics systems within military aircraft like the C-130, requiring specialized certifications and working in defense environments. In contrast, the Aircraft Maintenance Manager oversees overall aircraft maintenance in commercial or private sectors, with a broader scope including repairs and inspections. Both roles demand FAA certifications but differ in their technical focus and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Manager C 130 Avionics job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,464 per year, or $45.9 per hour.

C-130 Avionics SME

KBR

Warner Robins, GA

$26.25 - $34.25/hr

Full-time

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C-130 Avionics SME

KBR is hiring an experienced C-130 Avionics SME to support avionics integration, modernization, and sustainment for C-130J and C-130H aircraft, including systems that interface with propeller control systems such as NP2000, R391, and 54H60 electronic control units. This role ensures avionics and propulsion-related systems operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with Air Force and OEM requirements.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Support avionics system design, integration, troubleshooting, and modernization for C-130J digital avionics and C-130H legacy/modernized systems
  • Review and interpret wiring diagrams, ICDs, avionics architecture documents, and MIL-STD-1553/ARINC data bus interfaces
  • Evaluate avionics interfaces with propeller control systems, including EPCS, DECU, FADEC, and NP2000 electronic propeller controls
  • Support avionics upgrades such as ADS-B, GPS/INS, TACAN, CNS/ATM, mission-computer enhancements, and cockpit modernization
  • Conduct system-level troubleshooting for navigation, communication, flight-control, and mission-system anomalies
  • Provide engineering input for ground/flight test procedures, certification activities, and airworthiness assessments
  • Develop engineering documentation, test plans, and technical reports

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in technical field or 10 years of related experience
  • Experience with C-130J/H avionics systems and avionics-to-propeller control interfaces
  • Strong understanding of aircraft wiring, data buses, and avionics integration

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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

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