Job Summary

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

• 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.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Other Duties as Assigned.

Job Skills 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 three years of experience in aircraft wiring, avionics, and systems or equivalent required. 
• 5+ years of General Aviation experience in troubleshooting and repairing avionics/instrument systems required.
• 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.
• Eligibility for Qualified Inspector designation required. 

Other Requirements

• Background Check.
• EOE.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required.