Avionics Technician

Purpose: The Avionics Technician is responsible for installation, fabrication, modification, repair, fault isolation, and maintenance of aircraft. 

Company Compensation and Perks:    

• Pay (hourly)

• Full time position  7AM - 4PM (with hour lunch break 12-1PM)

• Comprehensive Benefits offered
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • HSA/FSA
  • Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) with Company Match 
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) 

Responsibilities:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and perform both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in a high-quality and efficient manner
• Troubleshoot and test instruments, components, and assemblies using various tools such as circuit testers, oscilloscopes voltmeters, etc.
• Inspect, maintain, and install electronic systems, such as navigational systems, radar technology, radio communication systems, flight control tools, and other avionics systems
• Perform operational/functional checks on aircraft electrical systems and equipment
• Operate equipment to test, diagnose, locate, and deficiencies
• Utilize a strong understanding repair of electronic theory to effect timely repairs
• Assemble components including switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes
• Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems
• Install, route, upgrade, and repair wire harnesses
• Install avionics equipment per engineering drawings while following wiring standards
• Perform basic soldering, harness build up and installation including wire stripping and crimping, fault isolation and repair of avionics system failures
• Read and interpret technical data including original equipment manufacturer maintenance manuals, illustrated part catalogs, wiring diagrams, service bulletins, etc.to direct maintenance repairs
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and report any unsafe conditions
• Maintains responsibility for proper execution of parts tag instructions in accordance with the Repair Station Quality Control Manual
• Maintain communication with assigned Team Lead for task updates and status reports
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• A&P license (preferred)
• Extensive ability to read and use schematics and blueprints
• High school education required; some college preferred
• Electronics trade school or military training equivalent for repairing electronics preferred
• Demonstrated experience in the fault isolation and repair of avionics systems
• 2+ Years of recent hands-on avionics maintenance and modification experience
• FAA Part 145 knowledge preferred
• Work well with others in team environment
• Experience working in AS9100 or ISO 9001 environment preferred
• Ability to: lift, balance, and carry 50 lbs, crawl in and out of tight spaces, and predominantly work in enclosed hangars, occasionally in exterior weather conditions or elevated heights