- High school graduate or equivalent
- Must possess a FCC License or NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Certification or be able to attain either within the first year of employment.
- Must be able to demonstrate competent use of the basic tools of the trade within the first six (6) months.
- Experience should consist of an understanding of aviation principles and theory of flight, completion of an accredited Avionics Technician Training program or equivalent US Military training.
- Some experience with troubleshooting, dispatch requirements, tools, ground support equipment, computer skills, technical reports, forms, manuals, catalogs, and work practices in an actual line or hangar maintenance environment.
- Must have the ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 180 days annually at 60-day intervals.
Preferred Requirements:
- Two years’ experience in aircraft maintenance.
Essential Job Functions and Skills:
Avionics Basic
- Exhibits the ability to learn basic avionics system facts and aircraft system operating principles and applies this knowledge toward maintaining assigned aircraft.
- Removes and replaces components and performs functional checks of these components.
- Performs troubleshooting of the aircraft systems.
- Participates in phase and special inspections to include service bulletins and airworthiness directives.
- Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, and keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
Avionics Daily
- Performs all Maintenance IAW AC 43.13 -1B/2B and applicable Manufactures Maintenance Manuals.
- Maintains knowledge of and complies with FAA regulations, company procedures, the GMM and MEL.
- Have a basic understanding of FAA standards 14 CFR Part 91, 125 and 145.
- Inventory, maintain, and order aircraft equipment and supplies, as directed by a supervisor or manager in order to maintain aircraft and aircraft Avionics equipment.
- Assists with towing aircraft, refuel, defuel, pre and post flight inspection of aircraft.
- Prepares written documentations such as trip reports, corrective actions, and other company reports with clear and concise thoughts, proper sentence structure, punctuation and grammar.
- Familiar with operation of powered and non-powered ground support equipment, ensuring equipment is serviced in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
Avionics Knowledge & Proficiency
- Knowledgeable of system component locations and proper removal/installation procedures.
- Knowledgeable of system information contained in applicable maintenance manuals, identifies system basic facts and principles and their relationships to system discrepancies in a timely manner,
- Gathers system information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, resolves problems in early stages.
- Familiar with applicable regulations and works well in group problem solving situations.
- Exhibits experience and at least minimum proficiency in required job skills and knowledge.
- Exhibits ability to learn basic avionics system facts and aircraft system operating principles and apply this knowledge towards maintaining assigned aircraft, keeps abreast of current developments.
- Requires minimal supervision, displays understanding of how job relates to others, and uses resources effectively.
- Successfully completes all training required for job level and assigned airframe.
- Maintains a basic understanding of the Avionics systems, components, and electrical system of the aircraft.
- Pursues training and development opportunities and continues to build knowledge and expertise.
- Shares knowledge and expertise with others.
- Maintains minimum proficiency in required job skills and knowledge.
Additional Essential Job Functions and Skills:
- Satisfactorily live and work for extended and irregular hours, in a variety of environmental conditions including hot and cold temperatures (< 32 degrees F and > 90 degrees F), high elevations, dusty conditions and in stressful situations.
- Capable of pulling 170 lb. load 50 feet on flat terrain within 1.0 minute; capable of moving over flat terrain 1.0 mile with backpack weighing 35 lbs. within 15 minutes; capable of completing 10 squats and 5 overhead presses while holding a 20 lb. weight in each hand.
- Able to routinely lift 75 pounds, climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop frequently in confined spaces.
Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Medical/dental and life insurance.
- Progressive facility and working conditions for all employees.
Other Requirements and Comments:
- Must be a U.S. citizen and hold a valid driver's license.
- Must pass initial training and maintain standard, to include a physical fitness test, company physical, and lab work.
- Complete a lengthy security screening process and at all times possess and maintain eligibility for the appropriate US Government Security Approval.
- All employees are subject to Pre-Employment, Post-Accident/Incident, Random, and "With Probable Cause" Drug Screening.