Avionics Technician III

Citadel Aviation•Lake Charles, LA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Avionics Technician performs phases of aircraft and component repair, maintenance, and modification, including dismantling, repairing, assembling, and erecting machinery and mechanical devices, and exchanging or replacing electrical equipment and components. The role performs scheduled and unscheduled work on aircraft electrical and avionics systems in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), approved or acceptable technical data, and the Repair Station Quality Manual (RSQM). The technician fabricates and installs aircraft wiring to engineering specifications, including wire harness terminations and component connections. The role requires familiarity with aircraft avionics systems and technical references, safe and correct use of tools and ground support equipment, accurate tagging and documentation, and coordination with the Lead Technician. Work is performed to support the timely redelivery of airworthy, reliable, clean aircraft and high customer satisfaction. Work takes place in aircraft hangars and maintenance environments, with exposure to aircraft systems, tools, noise, and varying temperatures. The role involves standing, bending, climbing, working in confined aircraft spaces, and medium physical work, including frequent lifting up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Overtime or flexible hours may be required to support maintenance schedules and aircraft delivery timelines. This is a safety-sensitive position; applicants receiving an employment offer must pass a drug screening, and the company follows applicable federal and state law. Required personal protective equipment and OSHA safety standards must be observed.

Requirements

More than 10 years of aircraft avionics maintenance experience on commercial narrow-body and wide-body transport-category aircraft, including Boeing and Airbus fleet types.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, understand, and apply technical data, drawings, and regulatory documentation in English, and to communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors to perform essential functions safely.
Must report for assignment with a personal set of standard trade-specific tools.
Ability to perform intermediate, major, and heavy aircraft maintenance tasks without supervision.
Understand the design and operation of installed aircraft avionics systems to troubleshoot, repair, and modify wiring and components effectively.
Ability to proficiently read, interpret, and apply FAA-approved or accepted data, such as IPC, M/M, OHM, and SRM.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Effective decision-making skills, dependability, timely and accurate task completion, motivation, a positive attitude, strong work energy, organization, attention to detail, and preparedness.
Follow OSHA safety standards and company policies, including use of required PPE.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including standing, bending, climbing, working in confined aircraft spaces, frequent lifting up to 20 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Aircraft avionics maintenance experience on current fleet types maintained or modified by the Repair Station.
Valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
Experience in V/VIP custom aircraft interior completions.
Completion of General Familiarization Training Courses on current fleet types maintained or modified by the Repair Station.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspection, maintenance, repair, and modification of aircraft electrical and avionics systems in accordance with applicable FARs and the RSQM.
Fabricate and install aircraft wiring to engineering design specifications, including terminating wire harnesses and bundles and connecting components.
Read and apply blueprints, diagrams, manuals, technical data, and applicable regulatory documentation.
Follow the RSQM, FARs, Airworthiness Directives, Advisory Circulars, manufacturer service bulletins, and other required references; do not begin maintenance without proper, current, applicable approved or acceptable data.
Maintain a safe work area, comply with safety regulations and practices, and perform good housekeeping to help prevent accidents.
Tag aircraft components, parts, and panels correctly and store them appropriately, including in aircraft-specific racks.
Complete maintenance documentation and sign-offs in accordance with the Repair Station Manual and task requirements.
Use and handle tools and equipment safely, and return tooling, GSE, and ground equipment to designated storage after use.
Pursue process improvements and greater efficiency while prioritizing safety.
Communicate frequently with the Lead Technician about work progress and roadblocks or threats that could affect task completion or redelivery.
Interact with customers in a cordial, respectful, and professional manner.
Deliver high-quality service and safety performance to support timely redelivery of airworthy, reliable, and clean aircraft and customer satisfaction.
Participate in company-required training.
Perform applicable avionics work including troubleshooting, soldering, operational checks, preventive maintenance, system modifications, wire marking, wire-harness fabrication and installation, and work with avionics systems, cables, networks, antennas, transmission lines, and satellite communications.
Perform other duties as assigned.