Avionics Repair Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

The Avionics Repair Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing aviation instruments and avionics assemblies to the component level, including diagnosis and replacement of failed electronic components.

While experience with aviation electronics is a plus,  it is not required . We welcome candidates with experience in electronics repair from industries such as military, medical devices, consumer electronics, or similar technical fields. Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided to familiarize qualified technicians with aviation-specific systems, instruments, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits :

• Performance-based Technician Bonus Program – In addition to your hourly wage, technicians have the opportunity to earn supplemental bonuses based on performance.  Bonus eligibility begins on Day One of employment.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Six Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 4% employer contribution
• Company-sponsored Pension Plan with 100% vesting after three years
• Paid on-the-job training in aviation systems and instruments for qualified electronics technicians
• Opportunities for continued technical development and career advancement

Duties/Responsibilities :

• Diagnose and repair faulty equipment, conduct comprehensive tests, and calibrate systems to meet the required specifications.
• Responsible for ensuring that all electronic devices work properly and there is no interference from other electronic devices.
• Handle large mechanical assemblies.
• Must be capable of using a wide variety of hand tools such as (screwdrivers, ignition wrenches, small diagonal pliers, small vice grips, small needle nose pliers, small diagonal cutters, small diagonal cutters, small bench vice, etc.).
• Work on a wide range of aircraft instrumentation (e.g., airspeeds, altimeters, vertical speed indicators, fuel gauges, tachometers, torque gauges, pressure transmitters, etc.).

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on electronic bench repair experience, including component-level troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aviation or avionics repair experience is preferred but  not required . Aviation, military, industrial, medical device, or other precision electronics repair experience is welcomed. Aviation experience is preferred but not required, as comprehensive on-the-job training is provided.
• Experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, and power supplies.
• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Aviation Maintenance, Aeronautics, or a related technical field is  preferred .
• Equivalent military or technical training and relevant electronics repair experience will also be considered.

QAI (Quality Aviation Instruments) is an aviation company that has two separate companies spread across three locations in the Pittsburgh Area.

Our headquarters QAI Aerospace is an FAA and EASA certified repair station with aircraft instruments, limited avionics, and accessories ratings. QAI Aerospace specializes in the repair of aircraft instruments, avionics, and accessories. The company was founded in 1997 and is located at 903 McKee Rd., White Oak, PA 15131.

QAI also has a sister company (QAI Aviation) which operates out of both the Allegheny County and Rostraver Airport. QAI Aviation is an FAA certified repair station that has the capabilities to complete avionics installations, upgrades, maintenance and repairs for both fixed wing and rotor wing aircrafts.

Company Description

QAI (Quality Aviation Instruments) is an aviation company that has two separate companies spread across three locations in the Pittsburgh Area. \r\n\r\nOur headquarters QAI Aerospace is an FAA and EASA certified repair station with aircraft instruments, limited avionics, and accessories ratings. QAI Aerospace specializes in the repair of aircraft instruments, avionics, and accessories. The company was founded in 1997 and is located at 903 McKee Rd., White Oak, PA 15131. \r\n\r\nQAI also has a sister company (QAI Aviation) which operates out of both the Allegheny County and Rostraver Airport. QAI Aviation is an FAA certified repair station that has the capabilities to complete avionics installations, upgrades, maintenance and repairs for both fixed wing and rotor wing aircrafts.