Name: Avionics Technician
Status: Full Time
Summary of Job: Installs, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, removes and replaces aircraft instrument and avionics components and/or systems installed in various aircraft airframes using hand tools, ground support equipment, test equipment, and technical documents in accordance with manufacturers specification and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
Job Requirements: • Receive daily work instructions from Lead Avionics Technician.
• Troubleshoots, inspects, tests and repairs a variety of aircraft avionics or navigation and communication systems in general aviation aircraft.
• Troubleshoot, repair, relocate, remove, and rewire of existing components, hardware, and wiring harnesses for installation on aircraft to meet manufacturing specifications, FAR’s, and industry standards.
• Performs bench tests, repairing, or replacing defective components.
• Know how to install and build wire harnesses.
• Fabricate wire harnesses, mounting brackets, double plates, and aircraft skin repairs necessary for installation or removal of components on multiple aircraft airframes in accordance with FAA requirements.
• Ensure aircraft avionics and avionics related equipment inspection and maintenance records are originated and retained for review as needed.
• Ensure specific equipment and special tools are made available to accomplish the inspection, maintenance, and repair of avionics related components.
• Ensure technical and regulatory data is maintained.
• Ensure all appropriate entries have been made and/or transcribed to the aircraft log books and technical logs with respect to the avionics maintenance function and airworthiness status of the aircraft.
• Ensure that components, parts, and materials, utilized in maintaining aircraft contain release certification or equipment.
• Evaluate all avionics inspections and avionics maintenance required to correct defect and damages caused by abnormal occurrences.
• Review or check the work products of others to ensure conformance to standards.
• Assists bench technicians in the resolution of discrepancies in avionics and instrument components and systems removed from aircraft.
• Accompanies flight crews to perform in-flight troubleshooting and adjustments and perform preflight evaluations of avionics and instrument systems.
• Install, replace or adjust filters, light bulbs, ribbons, belts or similar objects.
• Produce written documents in English with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Tugging and Relocation of Aircraft
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Other Duties as Assigned.
Skill Requirements: • MS Office Proficiency.
• Have strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Associates degree in Avionics or Electronics Required.
• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Previous sheet metal, fabrication or related experience preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in aircraft wiring, avionics, and systems or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of General Aviation experience in troubleshooting and repairing avionics/instrument systems preferred.
• Must be able to read wiring schematics and drawings.
• Must be willing to work on call and occasional overtime.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills and team focus.
• Ability to read and understand technical data.
• Move objects weighing less than 50 pounds.
• Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Must have own tools.
• Must be able to acquire repairman's certificate.
Additional Requirements: • Background Check.
• EOE.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required.
• FAA Safety Sensitive Random Drug Program.
• Must be able to obtain TSA security clearance.
• 40+ hours/week.
Benefits: • Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Holiday
• Personal Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K
Date Posted: 9/23/2023
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