Avionics A&P Technician

Ascent•Belleville, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

USA Jet, a part of Ascent Global Logistics, provides critical time-sensitive airlift services and strengthens supply chains for its customers. Located at Willow Run Airport in Belleville, MI, USA Jet has over 44 years of experience in cargo transportation across North America. The company is committed to excellence, customer satisfaction, and fostering a positive work environment where careers can flourish. The Avionics A&P Technician will be responsible for performing avionics maintenance tasks in accordance with the Operations Manual, FAA Regulations, and the USA Jet General Maintenance Manual.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must hold a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
Must maintain a valid U.S./state driver’s license.
Must maintain a valid passport (U.S. or other nation).
Must be able, after training and authorization, to operate Company vehicles and equipment on airport and over-the-road.
Knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, wiring diagrams, and procedure manuals.
Ability to remain calm during adverse conditions.
Ability to think and react quickly with a sense of urgency to time-sensitive problem situations.
Detailed organizational skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
Ability to travel without restriction in and out of the U.S.
Aircraft Maintenance personnel must be able to travel on short notice to perform line maintenance and/or aircraft recovery/repairs as needed, for indefinite periods of time.
Ability to complete the training and qualification requirements as defined in USA Jet approved/accepted manuals.
Successful candidates must pass an initial, and random, Drug and Alcohol screening process as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and a fingerprint based criminal history records check and/or Security Threat Assessment (STA) as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to: Walk, sit, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach/handle items.
Work with their hands and tools.
Talk and hear others in conversations via phone, computer, or in person.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move items up 50-100 pounds.
Ability to wear company provided safety equipment required to perform job functions.
Vision abilities required: Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

Be thoroughly familiar with the requirements of the Operations Manual, FAA Regulations, and the USA Jet General Maintenance Manual as they apply to the operation of the Avionics Shop.
Perform tasks assigned by the Lead Avionics Technician in accordance with current FARs and USA Jet standards.
Indicate to the Lead Avionics Technician that needed progressive inspections can be accomplished.
Report any discrepancies noted during the performance of assigned tasks to the Lead Avionics Technician.
Annotate all work accomplished after completion of an assigned task.
Notify the Lead Avionics Technician or USA Jet Inspection Department (as applicable) when work performed requires inspection sign-off.
Perform tasks and operate equipment in a safe and proper manner.
Report any unsafe conditions to the Lead Avionics Technician or the Director of Maintenance.
Actively participate in USA Jet Safety Programs and Safety Management System.
Report all safety concerns in a timely manner.
Ensure that they and their co-workers are performing their functions in the safest possible manner.
Follow the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Organization with legal authority at the location at which they are working.
Perform all tasks as assigned by your Lead or Supervisor.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.