Helicopter Avionics Lead Mechanic Idaho

Helicopter Avionics Lead Mechanic Idaho

Avionics Lead Technician/145 Repair Station

Timberline Helicopters, Inc.

Sandpoint, Idaho, USA

Position Type: Permanent

Avionics lead technician | Sandpoint, ID based

Monday-Friday | 40 hours per week

The lead avionics technician performs installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of all wiring, avionics systems, and subsystems with little to no supervision

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

Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or applicable data

Uses common test instruments such as digital multi-meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and similar equipment to effect repairs

Prioritizes workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects

Responsible for providing guidance, training, and technical expertise to team members throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts for skill progression and cross-training

Perform other duties as requested

Ability to work various shifts and travel to support company and customer operations

Ability to utilize blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and manufacturers' drawings and sketches in the performance of assigned duties

Able to perform troubleshooting and rewiring of complex avionics/electrical systems and subsystems discrepancies and modifications

Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the aviation avionics field

At least three (3) years of rotary wing aircraft experience

High degree of expertise of aircraft electrical/avionics systems

Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications, and special tools and test equipment

Familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of electrical/avionics systems

Able to perform DEPOT Level aircraft maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, and modification of aircraft electrical/avionics systems and some mechanical

Must show the ability to install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft

Must be able to lift and maneuver 50 pounds

Must be able to pass fit for work physical and/or drug test as required

Must be able to work in areas that require awkward posturing, bending, kneeling, squatting, including working overhead

Must be able to work at height in the hangar and on the flightline.

Salary Range: DOE-DOE

Travel: As Needed