Avionics Technician-Statesville NC (SVH)

Job Opportunity At Mountain Air Cargo

We are committed to providing a stable, growth-oriented and inspiring work environment that offers opportunities for professional, personal and financial growth. If you are interested in joining a growing team, where YOU are our most valuable asset, then MAC is the place for you.

Position Purpose

Responsible for the effective use of available manpower to accomplish task assignments requested by the Hangar/Line Manager or MAC Maintenance Control to the highest level of reliability and safety, in accordance with all applicable MAC, manufacturer, and FAA policies, procedures, manuals, and regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs aircraft maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, and modification of aircraft electrical/avionics systems.
• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems and to provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to other employees as needed.
• Possesses a high degree of expertise on aircraft electrical/avionics systems.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Possesses a thorough working knowledge of the detection, prevention, and treatment of corrosion.
• Performs the troubleshooting and rewiring of complex avionics/electrical systems and subsystems discrepancies and modifications.
• Uses and interprets schematic diagrams to diagnose and repair malfunctioning avionics, electrical systems, and environmental systems in accordance with the Company maintenance program.
• Uses precision measuring instruments and test equipment to conduct operational and functional checks of installed avionics, electrical, and environmental systems in accordance with the Company maintenance program.
• Modifies Company aircraft in accordance with approved engineering orders, STCs, and properly documents completion of modification.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft avionics, electrical, and flight environment/air data components in accordance with Company and manufacturer's manuals, including policies, bulletins, and orders.
• Provides technical support to line stations as required.
• Develops Company work cards and procedures relating to system testing and maintenance.
• Advises on proposed avionics, electrical, and environmental modifications.
• Assists other Company personnel in repairing malfunctioning aircraft avionics, electrical, and environmental systems.
• Tracks and evaluates new avionics software upgrades that apply to Company aircraft, and notifies the Planner and Records Department of software upgrades that need to be incorporated.
• Serves as a point of contact for avionics systems.
• Initiates avionics Engineering Orders (EOs), TDAs, and FCDs as required.
• Manages aircraft FDR and CVR data systems.
• Ensures all paperwork is complete and accurate on all aircraft and components completed by the Avionics Department, in accordance with MAC policy and procedures.
• Attends available schools and keeps current on the latest aircraft changes and modifications.
• Manages special projects such as STCs and modifications.
• Enhances interdepartmental relations through close coordination on electrical systems maintenance issues.
• Reviews departmental capabilities and seeks out other opportunities for expansion.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Qualifications

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Must have two years of avionics troubleshooting experience on equipment typically installed on aircraft.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft avionics systems functions and interactions.
• Preferred experience performing checks and recertification of altimeters/encoding and transponders.
• Thorough working knowledge of all current FAA regulations.
• Thorough working knowledge and use of MM, IPC, SRM, and other manufacturers' repair and troubleshooting documents.
• Thorough working knowledge of blueprints, work orders, and task cards to determine type of configuration and special instructions prior to installation.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft accessories, components, and other hardware.
• Comprehensive knowledge of estimating hours and materials for completing projects.
• Complete knowledge of aircraft fasteners and applications.
• Complete knowledge of all related skill area machines, equipment, and hand tools.
• Ability to operate aircraft systems.
• Ability to perform engine "run-up" and "trim engines."
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Special Position Requirements

• Wear appropriate PPE as designated in each work area (e.g., safety glasses, etc.).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. In accordance with FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 120), the drug screen tests for marijuana (THC), cocaine, amphetamines (including methamphetamine and MDMA/ecstasy), opioids (including codeine, morphine, heroin, oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone), and phencyclidine (PCP). Employees are also subject to random FAA drug and alcohol testing throughout their employment.

Training Requirements

• Must successfully complete MAC indoctrination training within 90 days of hire.
• Must successfully complete MAC training as assigned.
• Quality System Awareness.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work performed in a hangar environment on a regular basis. Occasional travel to line stations.
• Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.
• May work at different workstations as needs require or shift from one station location to another.

Mountain Air Cargo is an equal opportunity employer.