Avionics Technician - Military Veterans

·        POSITION SUMMARY: The Avionics Technician is responsible for testing, installing, replacing, or repairing electrical wiring and/or cable on aircraft. This is an experienced-level position that has no direct reports and reports to the Supervisor of Maintenance in the Avionics Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Perform maintenance functions checks and troubleshooting of aircraft systems. Examples AIMS, PMAT, ATC, Pitot Static...etc.

·        Perform work to a manner to prevent injury and damage to the aircraft while power on or off.

·        Fabricate and install all wiring assemblies and associated mechanical equipment.

·        Perform removals and installations of avionics LRUs, wiring displacements, in a safe and efficient manner.

·        Follow all applicable specifications to accomplish a specific task.

·        Follow Customer Aircraft maintenance documentation programs.

·        Follow wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, Illustrated Parts Catalog, ATA Codes, Service Bulletins and Maintenance Manuals.

·        Read electrical schematics and use them to troubleshoot and repair aircraft avionics systems.

·        Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

·        Be familiar with ESD, EWIS processes and requirements

·        Follow all safety procedures and specifications with appropriate PPE.

·        Execute all required paperwork as work is being completed in connection with assigned normal duties.

·        Use and operate ground support equipment, as applicable and if qualified, in a safe manner.

·        Complete assignments with little or no rework.

·        Act as a mentor and help train less experienced avionics technicians.

·        Interface effectively with members of management, other departments, and co-workers.

·        Perform other work as instructed by the Avionics Lead or Maintenance Supervisor, if qualified.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

·        High School diploma or equivalent.

·        Must provide own tools as indicated on company tool list.

·        Language (read, write, speak, and understand English).

·        Eighteen (18) months or more experience troubleshooting aircraft systems Military, Commercial transport aircraft.

·        Minimum visual acuity of 20/40 corrected. 

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

·        FAA Airframe and Powerplant or FAA Airframe certificate.

·        FCC License.

 SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES: 

·        Advanced knowledge of aircraft avionics and electrical systems. 

·        Advanced knowledge and ability to perform all avionics/electrical functional testing. 

·        Advanced knowledge of blueprint reading. 

·        Advanced knowledge of tools and test equipment. 

·        Advanced knowledge of vendor fault isolation procedures. 

·        Knowledge of avionics/electrical troubleshooting techniques/procedures. 

·        Quality orientated. 

·        Well organized and attentive to detail. 

·        Willingness to assist others. 

·        Ability to closely follow written and verbal instructions. 

·        Ability to work with limited supervision of assigned tasks. 

·        Must be able to understand, read, write and speak Standard English, including technical, aircraft maintenance related vocabulary, for technical and general work correspondence.

·        Must be able to adhere to all established safety policies, processes and procedures.