Aircraft Avionics Systems Technician

Calista Corporation•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Aircraft Avionics Systems Technician analyzes malfunctions, inspects, removes, maintains, and installs integrated avionics systems. Performs and supervises avionics maintenance and general aircraft servicing and handling. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Analyzes equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in avionics systems, integrated test systems built-in-test (BIT), multiplexed data bus systems, recording systems, video display systems, mission computer systems, electronic warfare (EW) systems, and sensors. Removes, installs, checks, and repairs avionics systems and line replaceable units (LRU). Diagnoses malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, integrated test systems and other test equipment. Conducts operational checks and repairs / replaces damaged components and systems. Removes, replaces, and repairs faulty system wiring, electrical connectors, antennas, transmission lines, and multiconductor cables. Modifies avionics systems according to technical publications. Inspects, troubleshoots, and maintains aircraft E & E systems, subsystems, components, and associated test equipment. Assists in T-38 aircraft jacking, lifting, mooring, and towing operations. Updates operational logs, inspection records, aircraft forms, and automated maintenance systems. Performs and supervises alignment, calibration, and boresight of avionics systems. Uploads ground maintenance and operational software. Performs off-equipment maintenance on selected avionics LRUs and maintains peculiar support equipment (SE). Inspects and verifies operational status and configuration of avionics systems and software. Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions. Inspects and checks components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation. Reviews maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation. Recommends methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures. Uses automated maintenance systems. Inputs, validates, and analyzes data processed to automated systems. Inspects, clears, and closes out completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems. Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements. Stores, handles, and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards and company processes. Inventories and maintains alternate mission equipment. Inventories and maintains aircraft equipment. Use automated maintenance systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, document maintenance actions, and time change database. Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks. Maintain strict tool control procedures. Report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor. Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis and replace worn or broken tools. Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day to day maintenance. Promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor. Maintain equipment records. Enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verify the work was performed satisfactorily. The Aircraft Avionics Systems Technician will be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
6+ years of tactical Aircraft Avionics Systems experience with fixed / rotary wing commercial, Government or DOD aircraft.
Previous Air Force Specialty Code 2A5X3 Aircraft Avionics Systems highly desirable.
Multi aspect aviation qualifications / certifications / disciplines and ability to train these skills a must.
Experience supporting DoD contracts.
Strong knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within depot level maintenance.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airplane and/or Powerplant certification a plus
Background in TCTO application a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyzes equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in avionics systems, integrated test systems built-in-test (BIT), multiplexed data bus systems, recording systems, video display systems, mission computer systems, electronic warfare (EW) systems, and sensors.
Removes, installs, checks, and repairs avionics systems and line replaceable units (LRU).
Diagnoses malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, integrated test systems and other test equipment.
Conducts operational checks and repairs / replaces damaged components and systems.
Removes, replaces, and repairs faulty system wiring, electrical connectors, antennas, transmission lines, and multiconductor cables.
Modifies avionics systems according to technical publications.
Inspects, troubleshoots, and maintains aircraft E & E systems, subsystems, components, and associated test equipment.
Assists in T-38 aircraft jacking, lifting, mooring, and towing operations.
Updates operational logs, inspection records, aircraft forms, and automated maintenance systems.
Performs and supervises alignment, calibration, and boresight of avionics systems.
Uploads ground maintenance and operational software.
Performs off-equipment maintenance on selected avionics LRUs and maintains peculiar support equipment (SE).
Inspects and verifies operational status and configuration of avionics systems and software.
Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions.
Inspects and checks components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation.
Reviews maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation.
Recommends methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures.
Uses automated maintenance systems.
Inputs, validates, and analyzes data processed to automated systems.
Inspects, clears, and closes out completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.
Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.
Stores, handles, and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards and company processes.
Inventories and maintains alternate mission equipment.
Inventories and maintains aircraft equipment.
Use automated maintenance systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, document maintenance actions, and time change database.
Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
Maintain strict tool control procedures.
Report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor.
Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis and replace worn or broken tools.
Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day to day maintenance.
Promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor.
Maintain equipment records.
Enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verify the work was performed satisfactorily.
The Aircraft Avionics Systems Technician will be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.