Avionics Technician

DST llc • Hagerstown, MD

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Avionics Technician must accurately troubleshoot, repair and perform scheduled maintenance on all airplanes, as well as perform inspections as required by the FAA. The role involves fully analyzing blueprints, drawings, work orders, and sketches to troubleshoot, repair, and install desired products or parts. The technician will detect errors and correct them through proper departmental channels, train and lead other employees in proper work techniques, and schedule shop items to maintain on-time deliveries. They will also check all mechanical components prior to installation to prevent damage, estimate hours and materials for scheduled jobs, and work effectively with engineering to recommend design enhancements and productivity improvements. Specialization includes installation, inspection, test, maintenance, and repair of Avionics systems, and operation of all required ground support equipment. Prompt and regular attendance is expected.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years' of Avionics work experience.
• Must demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform all job tasks.
• Extensive knowledge of all aircraft mechanical systems functions and interactions.
• Thorough working knowledge of all current FAA regulations, IPM and ATA codes.
• Valid Driver's License.
• US Citizenship is required to obtain/maintain a United States Security Clearance.
• Must pass a DOT/FAA regulated drug screening.
• Must be able to obtain a passport.

Nice To Haves

• Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
• Prior project management experience.
• Prior training experience on aircraft mechanical systems.
• Five to Ten (5-10) years’ of aircraft-related experience or have demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform all job tasks.
• Veteran Status Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately troubleshoot, repair and perform scheduled maintenance on all airplanes.
• Perform inspections as required by the FAA.
• Fully analyze all required blueprints, drawings, work orders and sketches to troubleshoot, repair and install desired product or part.
• Detect errors and correct through proper departmental channels.
• Train and lead other employees in proper work techniques.
• Schedule items through the shop to maintain on-time deliveries.
• Check all mechanical components prior to installation to prevent damage.
• Accurately estimate hours and materials for scheduled jobs.
• Work effectively with engineering in recommending design enhancements and productivity improvements.
• Specialize in installation, inspection, test, maintenance, and repair of Avionics systems.
• Operate all required ground support equipment.

Benefits

• Company-paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for employee.
• Company-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Supplemental Insurance: Aflac, Gap Insurance, and TriCare.
• Supplemental Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k).
• Accruing Paid Time Off.
• Floating Holiday Time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED