FAM - Avionics Technician

Calista Corporation•Lakehurst, NJ

About The Position

The Avionics Technician performs simple to moderately complex work on electronic and electrical components to assess their function and capability, including troubleshooting. The role performs maintenance and installs research and development projects on airplanes and helicopters. Work includes avionics and electronic components such as radio and navigation equipment, autopilots, automatic stabilization equipment, and aircraft instruments. The technician assists with preparing schematics and wiring diagrams, determining material specifications, assembling components, and testing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment. The role also fabricates and assembles wire bundles and mounting equipment; performs scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspections, modifications, and operational checks; orders repair parts through the Army Supply System; and records maintenance activity in aircraft records. The technician operates motor vehicles for assigned work, may assist with on-the-job training, and may be required to participate in aerial flights. This position has no supervisory responsibilities and may include other related duties to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) radio telephone license with a radar endorsement.
Four years of experience in aircraft electronics installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.
Possess basic electronics or avionics tools and a shadowed toolbox for tool control.
Beginner-to-intermediate computer skills, specifically using Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
Ability to enter data accurately into databases.
Ability to understand and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff and interact with other crew members.
Ability to use general office equipment such as fax machines, phones, copiers, scanners, and printers.
Ability to follow a process.
Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service, and follow-up.
Strong decision analysis and problem-solving skills, including the ability to draw conclusions, justify decisions, and communicate issues to management.
Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to organizational goals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
High degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently and multitask.
Ability to climb onto and down from aircraft using aircraft hand and foot holds, lift up to 25 pounds overhead, remain on one's feet all day, and walk up to two miles per day.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and install research and development projects on airplanes and helicopters.
Assist with preparing schematic and wiring diagrams and determining material specifications.
Assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair avionics and electronic components as necessary.
Fabricate and assemble wire bundles and mounting equipment, and assist with designing unusual configurations to adapt projects to aircraft systems.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on helicopters and airplanes.
Complete inspections, troubleshoot, perform work-order modifications and operational checks, and order repair parts through the Army Supply System.
Complete forms and record maintenance entries in aircraft records.
Operate motor vehicles in accomplishing assigned work.
Assist with on-the-job training of other technicians.
Participate in aerial flights if required.
Perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.