Avionic/Aircraft Instrument Technician

Careers in Aviation • Burbank, CA

29d • $27 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and founded in 1993, Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and value-added supply chain services to the aerospace and defense industries. With 25 FAA-approved repair stations, 27 locations worldwide, 1,100+ employees, and over 1.2 million square feet of production/distribution facilities, PAG offers comprehensive MRO services on over 200,000 product lines. PAG supports operators in the Airline, Business and General Aviation (BGA), Military and Rotary Wing markets through its Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (ISMRO®) business model. JOB PURPOSE The Avionic/Aircraft Instrument Technician will test, troubleshoot, diagnose component level repair and modify a variety of aviation instruments and accessories to ensure perfect function and provide the customer with reliable and highest quality repairs.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in electronic repair, knowledge of Wheatstone bridge theory and ohms law.
• Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality of information; excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy; ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instruction; multi-tasking a necessity; thorough knowledge of 145 repair station standard practices and procedures; ability to type with accuracy and speed; ability to maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and to project a positive, concerned image to the public; ability to work without supervision; ability to adjust to rapidly changing circumstances and priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a 145 repair station a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret complex aircraft wiring diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and technical orders.
• Troubleshoot, test, and repair avionics and electronic systems to the component level using electronic test equipment and technical publications.
• Apply knowledge of AC/DC electrical theory, Wheatstone bridge theory, Ohm’s Law, and signal conditioning for various aircraft sensors.
• Utilize test equipment including oscilloscopes, DMMs, dielectric testers, frequency generators, and counters to perform diagnostics.
• Perform precision soldering on wires and connectors; use crimping tools, wire strippers, continuity testers, and perform pin-out testing for MIL-SPEC connectors.
• Route, secure, and tie-wrap cables in accordance with aviation standards and best practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities in accordance with FAA and company procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers, quality assurance, and other technicians to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work environment.
• Operate effectively with Windows-based computer systems and maintenance tracking software.
• Communicate fluently in English, both written and verbal, to ensure accurate technical documentation and compliance with aviation safety protocols.

Benefits

• We offer competitive pay and a wide variety of benefits.
• Full time associates qualify for health benefits the first of the month following 30 days’ employment.
• Options include medical, dental, vision, base life (company paid), voluntary life, short and long-term disability, flex spending accounts, and telemedicine.
• Other benefits include vacation and PTO time accrued with each pay cycle with a vacation carryover/payout option at year end, 9 paid holidays, 401k with company match contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees