Avionics/Electrician

Carson Helicopters•Perkasie, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, analyzes and corrects electrical problems, repairs and overhauls electrical equipment and wiring and integrates various avionic systems. Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Two (2) or more years' experience troubleshooting and effecting Avionics repairs on Military or Commercial aircraft, rotor wing craft preferred.
FAA Drug and Alcohol program participation required.
Knowledge of basic aircraft systems, test equipment, tools, standards and specifications.
Knowledge of electrical theory and principles, specifications and standards, properties of materials and principles of operation of electrical equipment.

Nice To Haves

Completion of military technical training or comparable civilian trade school is desired.
An A&P license is preferred.
The employee must be certified to perform tasks specified in Carson Helicopters Repair Station Manual, if required to perform those tasks.
Employee may be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration.
UH60 or S61 experience helpful.
Glass Cockpit integration and troubleshooting a plus.
Follows electrical drawings, schematics, safety procedures, military specifications and standard and technical manuals to accomplish assigned tasks.
Perform all other duties and assignments as requested by Crew Leader and Management.
Oral Comprehension: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented in English.
Written Expression: Communicate information and ideas in English so others will understand.
Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Responsibilities

Performs routine maintenance requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, specifications and standards, properties of materials and principles of operation of electrical equipment.
Installs electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in rotor wing aircraft.
Identifies causes of operating errors, considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Uses hand tools, power tools and a soldering iron to perform a variety of avionics tasks.
Assembles components, such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes.
Connects components to assemblies, such as radio systems, instruments, generators, and inverters.
Tests components, assemblies or processes to evaluate quality or performance, usually with the assistance of a circuit tester and multi-meter.
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces malfunctioning components or assemblies.
Lays out installation of assemblies and systems in aircraft, according to blue prints and wiring diagrams.
Sets up and operates ground support and test equipment to perform functional test of electrical and electronic systems.
Analyzes circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service or replace electronic devices and systems.
Assembles, routes and clamps electrical cables and wire harnesses on aircraft.
Strips wiring, crimps and solders pins, inserts pins and installs connectors on electrical cables.
Perform any related task or duties as assigned or required.