Avionics/Elec Tech III, Savannah, GA, 4852

AVTECH Global • Savannah, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AVTECH Global is looking for an Avionics/Elec Tech III in Savannah, GA. Shift: Second (14:00 to 00:30); other shifts may be available Pay Rate: $36.05 per hour Job Type: Full-time, Contract Contract Duration: 12 months (w/opportunity for extension) Benefits: coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan eight (8) paid holidays per diem split (if qualified) three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable) opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days Experience/Education: High school diploma or GED required. 5 years of experience in an avionics/electrical career field (2 years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics may offset two years of experience requirement). A & P license, FCC license, or NCATT certification preferred. Purpose: Provides technical expertise while performing various operational, functional tests and repairs of avionics/electronic, aircraft equipment and systems to ensure a defect free aircraft. Provides superior technical expertise in testing, troubleshooting and repairing system discrepancies to ensure minimum schedule impact. Demonstrates technical expertise and y defining and implementing process changes to reduce cost and meet schedule without compromising safety or quality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of experience in an avionics/electrical career field (2 years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics may offset two years of experience requirement).
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

• A & P license, FCC license, or NCATT certification preferred.
• Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of other aircraft systems or disciplines other than avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls or structural installations and repairs.
• APU run qualification and engine run qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates superior technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
• Teaches the installation and functionally testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations; troubleshoots and teaches troubleshooting processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• Demonstrates the skills and knowledge required to effectively and efficiently repair or replace defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity.
• Demonstrates effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering and pinning of wiring.
• Oversees the performance and compliance with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Sets up and operates necessary test equipment.
• Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Demonstrates through diligent compliance the importance of maintaining daily logs and other paperwork.
• Ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented.
• As required, pre-inspects work of others prior to submitting to inspection for approval to reduce rework and inspection time.
• Provides the knowledge and technical expertise in testing and maintaining test equipment and electronic systems and components as required.
• Enforces the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations.
• Adapts to sudden schedule changes.
• Coordinates with other disciplines concerning projects.
• Where required, teaches the installation and functionally testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.
• Self-inspection capability for all avionics testing functions in applicable areas.
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
• eight (8) paid holidays
• per diem split (if qualified)
• three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable)
• opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED