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) $24.40 - 42.55 per hour. Starting pay is determined by experience, qualifications, and internal equity, and typically falls between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.

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