Contract Avionics Technician

Embraer•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Performs avionics and electrical systems maintenance in accordance with FCC, FAA, and company policies and regulations. Troubleshoots, tests, repairs, and installs aircraft avionics components, including communication, navigation, radar, and electronic instrument systems, and operates and maintains test equipment and associated tools. The role includes preventive and special maintenance inspections; operational and functional checks of navigation, communication, and flight-control systems; wiring harness fabrication; and installation or modification of avionics and electrical systems. The technician determines repair or replacement needs, follows FAA-approved maintenance procedures and OEM technical data, inspects and tests completed repairs, and completes work-package documentation. Work also includes installing digital avionics equipment, interpreting wiring diagrams and flight-test data, troubleshooting and reworking defective systems, and setting up ground-support and test equipment for functional testing. The position requires adherence to applicable safety and regulatory requirements. The technician may need to wear a respirator and must be able to work flexible hours and different shifts if required. Employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current A&P certificate or FAA Repairman Certificate (Avionics).
Five years of actual and recent depot-level aircraft avionics experience, including repair of electrical systems, flight-control systems, instrumentation, and wiring.
Proficiency interpreting avionics and electrical wiring diagrams and working with wire identification, harness fabrication, cables, fittings, circuits, and connectors.
Comprehensive knowledge of tasks and responsibilities within the relevant technical area.
Ability to troubleshoot operating errors, identify causes, and determine corrective actions.
Ability to install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to specifications and repair machines or systems using appropriate tools.
Ability to select the tools and equipment needed for a job and perform routine equipment maintenance.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their use, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures.
Ability to interpret and understand manufacturer and FAA-approved work-package instructions and to inspect and install parts or components.
Ability to work safely and professionally in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Ability to wear a respirator in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, with no restrictions preventing proper use or seal.
Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required.
Subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.

Nice To Haves

FCC License.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and special maintenance inspections to prevent failures in aircraft electrical and avionics systems and components.
Conduct operational and functional checks on navigation, communication, flight-control, instrumentation, and pilot-static systems.
Fabricate wiring harnesses and install or modify avionics and electrical systems.
Determine whether components should be repaired or replaced, select the repair approach and required parts, and obtain parts from Stores or departmental supplies.
Follow approved maintenance procedures, FAA-approved internal procedures, OEM technical data, and work-package instructions.
Inspect completed work before sign-off, perform necessary rework, and ensure repaired components meet required standards and tolerances.
Test repaired components and systems using equipment specified by the OEM.
Complete work-package documentation by signing or stamping off designated operations.
Install digital avionics equipment and electrical or electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft.
Interpret avionics and electrical wiring diagrams and work with wire identification, harness fabrication, wiring and cable integrity, coaxial cables and fittings, and connector assemblies.
Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies using hand tools and a soldering iron.
Interpret flight-test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
Set up and operate ground-support and test equipment to conduct functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
Test components or assemblies using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters.
Troubleshoot, repair, rework, and modify worn or defective assemblies, components, or systems.
Work safely and professionally while adhering to applicable OSHA, EPA, state, and federal regulations.