PC Test Technician

PC Test Technician I

The PC Test Technician I is responsible for inspecting and testing electronic aircraft components on communication, navigation and flight control systems.

Primary responsibilities include conducting operational, visual and functional testing to ensure strict compliance with Gables Engineering's Quality standards. Tests include visual inspection, continuity tests, functional tests, and software flashing. The technician utilizes test equipment to monitor and simulate transmission of data along ARINC 429, CSDB signals and CAN simulator. They document test results via acceptance test reports ensuring UUT has complete testing documentation and is ready for inspection. The technician diagnoses the cause of malfunctions, identifies failures, and performs basic repairs of defective components based on analysis of test results. They participate in audits conducted by clients and Federal Aviation Administration personnel as necessary and have strong computer knowledge to run dedicated testing software.

Job skills required include strong electronic theory and troubleshooting skills (component level), ability to read and interpret drawing, schematics, and technical manuals, knowledge of various test equipment to include multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other special avionic test equipment to support environmental testing, good organizational skills and the ability to support several projects and engineers while balancing priorities and schedules as necessary, and strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well with employees at all levels.

Required experience includes a S. degree in electronics or equivalent military/technical trade experience and minimum 1 year of electronic experience (avionics preferred).

Physical requirements include light work, manual dexterity, and visual acuity.