Amentum

C- 12 Avionics Manager - Pax River, MD

US-MD-Lexington Park
Full-time
$120K - $135K
Posted Oct 28, 2026

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Skills

Aircraft Maintenance
Logistics
Troubleshooting

Job description

Please note this opportunity is contingent upon award:

As the Avionics Manager, you are the focal point the effort for supporting and maintaining all avionics maintenance and applicable modification activities the United States Naval UC-12 aircraft fleet at 17 CONUS and OCONUS locations. Primary focus will be on avionics subsystems, and associated support equipment. You will oversee the communications, navigation, monitoring, flight control systems, and other electronic systems vital for safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include:

•Oversight of all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance and direction of maintenance personnel.

•Support maintenance material control, which focuses on system software, and special tools/equipment.

•Develop and implement maintenance schedules to ensure all avionics systems are operational and meet regulatory standards.

•Establish safety protocols for the repair and maintenance of avionics equipment.

•Oversight of major and minor inspections.

•Launch and recovery of the aircraft

•Supply of all Contractor owned spares and support equipment through a Contractor Owned and Maintained Parts (COMP)

•Repair and overhaul of all repairable spares at Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified repair stations; maintenance and repair of all support equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

•10 years or more of aircraft avionics maintenance experience

•Possess a current Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radio Telephone Operator License

•Experience managing complex aircraft avionics modifications

•Ability to obtain and maintain a United States DoD Secret Security Clearance. NOTE: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a United States DoD Secret Security Clearance.

•High School Diploma/GED minimally required

Preferred Qualifications

•Previous Naval or Marine Corps service and/or contracting experience

•Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Aviation, Engineering, Logistics, Management, or related field

•Three years or more advanced troubleshooting of electronic flight instrument systems.

Compensation Range: $120K - $135K

Compensation Details:

120000 - 135000

The 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:

10/28/2026 - Until Filled 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.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .