Avionics Technician

The Avionics Technician performs aircraft maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, modification and replacement of aircraft electrical / avionics systems and components.  Applies technical knowledge and skills to troubleshoot electrical / avionics discrepancies.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Possess in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications, and special tools and test equipment. Must be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of electrical/avionics systems

• Possess a high degree of expertise of aircraft electrical/avionics systems

• Performs the inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repair, modification and rewiring as required of complex avionics/electrical systems and subsystems discrepancies and modifications

• Use schematic diagrams, blueprint drawings, maintenance manuals and factory publications to operate, modify, test and repair aircraft electrical / avionics systems.

• Utilize test equipment to include but not limited to digital volt / amp meter, transponder ramp tester, fuel quantity tester, ITT calibration test set, and other test equipment required in the troubleshooting, modification, and repair of avionics / electrical systems.

• Order parts and materials.

• Obtain and maintain qualification as a Plane Captain and any associated licenses/qualifications necessary to perform the duties of an OMAT2. 

• Operate ground support equipment.

• Identify and treat avionics/ electrical corrosion.

• Perform aircraft jacking and hoisting as required.

• Perform certification and re-certification of altimeter systems.

• Perform calibration of directional guidance systems.

• Required to perform collateral duty inspections.

• Must obtain and keep current turn qualification.

• Maintain cleanliness of the work center.

• Comply with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Egress Familiarization, and Hazardous Waste and Tool Control programs.

• Comply with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment.

• Assist as directed to ensure safety, security and preservation of government / company owned equipment.

• Present a courteous and professional demeanor when dealing with customers.

• Furnish and maintain own hand tools.

• Operate portable firefighting equipment.

• Operate aircraft ground servicing equipment including vehicles, tugs, tractors, servicing carts, aircraft jacks and hoists, test equipment, hand tools, power tools.

• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Satisfactory completion of U.S. Armed Forces aircraft avionics school or other schools with equivalent curriculum or three (3) years of on-the-job training and / or experience working with similar avionics systems and components is required.

• Graduation from high school or GED required.

• Must be able to meet any Government / Company licensing / qualification requirements for the position.

• Must have an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.

• Must have three (3) years’ experience in T6 aircraft electrical / avionics maintenance including avionics corrosion detection, treatment and prevention, performing maintenance on avionics and/ or electrical systems, utilizing tools, blueprints, drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics and normal safety requirement.

• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of aircraft systems and nomenclature. 

• Possess working knowledge and skill in the use of basic tools and test equipment.

• Must be familiar with the operational capabilities and limitations of electrical / avionics systems.

• Possess a working knowledge of the detection, prevention, and treatment of corrosion.

• Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language and follow verbal and written instruction.

• Must obtain and keep current turn qualification.