Avionics Technician

Avionics and Electrical Repair Technician

This position is responsible for the avionics and electrical repair of AeroGuard Flight Training Center aircraft. Responsibilities include:

• Inspect, repair, test, and troubleshoot avionics and electrical systems.
• Must have the ability to read and understand technical data such as wiring diagrams, maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, engineering drawings, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives.
• Build and repair wiring harnesses using common practices including soldering and crimping.
• Perform 24-month certifications as required by part 91.411 and 91.413.
• Perform avionics modifications and installations.
• Repair aircraft flight simulators.
• Assure that work areas are kept clean and organized.
• Complete required paperwork for work performed.
• Must have basic tool set.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.
• Other duties as described in the Repair Station Manual.
• Must be able to be flexible and work all shifts on an as needed basis.

Requirements

Education:

• Airframe and Powerplant license preferred.
• FCC a plus.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• A minimum of five consecutive years of recent avionics experience is required.
• Experience performing part 91.411 and 91.413 tests and recertification is required.
• A minimum of one year of Garmin G1000 experience is required.
• Experience on Piper aircraft is preferred.
• Experience in a certified 145 repair station is preferred.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of AC43.13 standard aircraft wiring practices.
• Familiar with the use of ground support equipment, common test equipment, and tools.
• Microsoft office knowledge preferred

Equipment/Machinery Used:

• General office equipment such as facsimile, copier, personal computer, etc.
• Vehicle operation such as company van, truck, golf cart, aircraft etc. as required.
• Will require the use of various pieces of shop equipment and tools.
• Exposure to solvents, aviation gasoline, etc.

Physical and Safety Requirements:

• Works in many environments inside and outside of the facility.
• Will have extensive exposure to aircraft, simulators, outside conditions and equipment.
• May have some medium lifting up to 50 lbs.
• May require prolonged periods of sitting or standing, bending and stooping.

Others:

• Extreme attention to detail.
• Self-starter does not wait for others to provide work, finds ways to keep busy or help others.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Innovative/creative, finds faster ways to do things to save time to the organization and the client.
• Flexible/adaptable to fast changing pace and instructions according to client priorities.

Schedule:

• Monday-Thursday, 5:00 am-3:30 pm