Avionics/Electrical Tech

AVTECH Global • Savannah, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is looking for an Avionics/Electrical Tech. This role involves performing various operational and functional tests, as well as repairs, on avionics/electronic and aircraft equipment and systems to ensure a defect-free aircraft. The technician will also be responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and repairing system discrepancies to minimize schedule impact. The position is full-time and contract-based with a duration of 12 months, offering the potential for extension and direct hire after ninety days.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED.
• Two (2) years related work experience or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics to six (6) years' experience in an avionics/electrical career field; or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and four (4) years related experience.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrates basic technical skills in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
• Under supervision, performs the installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.
• Assists in ensuring quality and efficiency of all installations.
• Troubleshoots processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• Acquires and 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.
• Performs and complies with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Assists in set up and operation of necessary test equipment; conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Under supervision, ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented and ready for inspection.
• Tests and maintains test equipment, electronic systems, and components.
• Complies with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations.
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.
• Demonstrates technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations; troubleshoots 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.
• Sets up and operates necessary test equipment.
• Ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented and ready for inspection.
• 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.
• Oversees the performance and compliance with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• 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.
• Provides the knowledge and technical expertise in testing and maintaining test equipment and electronic systems and components as required.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work in confined areas and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

• A&P license, FCC license or NCATT certification is highly 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

• Performs various operational, functional tests and repairs of avionics/electronic, aircraft equipment and systems to ensure a defect-free aircraft.
• Tests, troubleshoots, and repairs system discrepancies to ensure minimum schedule impact.
• Reads and interprets basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Performs the installation and functional 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 processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• Repairs or replaces defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity.
• Performs effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering and pinning of wiring.
• Performs and complies with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Sets up and operates necessary test equipment; conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented and ready for inspection.
• Tests and maintains test equipment, electronic systems, and components.
• Complies with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations.
• May include flight tests on aircraft as required in support of aircraft certification and final phase testing.
• Adapts to sudden schedule changes.
• Provides direct training to personnel to support company cross-training goals while ensuring a safety conscience, quality oriented, skilled workforce.
• Oversees the performance and compliance with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• 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.
• Coordinates with other disciplines concerning projects.
• 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.
• Performs 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees