Contract Component Technician

Embraer•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Performs advanced electrical, hydraulic, avionic, and electromechanical systems maintenance in compliance with FCC, FAA, and company regulations. Tests, troubleshoots, overhauls, and repairs components, including navigation, radar, communication, instrumentation, hydraulic, and landing gear systems, while ensuring quality, safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Work is mainly focused on wheel, landing gear, and brake repairs. The technician follows FAA and OEM repair procedures, approved manuals, production schedules, work orders, and repair orders. The role includes supporting repair documentation and FAA maintenance records, monitoring parts shortages, assisting with material orders, preparing purchase requisitions, communicating tooling needs, briefing the Lead or Production Maintenance Supervisor about repairs for quotations, and coordinating third-party vendor tasks or services. The technician is expected to follow company policies and values, incorporate Lean and P3E concepts, support continuous improvement, protect confidential information, and satisfy work schedule requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of aircraft avionics maintenance experience.
Experience troubleshooting avionics components and line-replaceable units (LRUs).
Experience bench testing avionics components.
Ability to troubleshoot avionics systems and diagnose faults using test equipment and troubleshooting procedures.
Ability to interpret and read wiring diagrams and electronic schematics.
Soldering and circuit board repair skills.
Wire harness inspection and repair skills.
Connector pin replacement skills.
Ability to perform electrical continuity and insulation testing.
Skill using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and avionics test equipment.
Familiarity with component maintenance manuals (CMMs) and repair station documentation.
Ability to work safely and professionally while adhering to regulatory requirements.
Ability to wear a respirator as required, with no restrictions preventing proper use or seal under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.

Nice To Haves

FAA A&P certification.
Experience with communication, navigation, and transponder systems.
Experience using avionics test benches or automated test equipment.
Experience performing functional testing after repair or overhaul.

Responsibilities

Repair and overhaul components and accessories according to FAA and OEM procedures and policies, ensuring conformance to prescribed standards and tolerances.
Perform diagnostic, repair, and overhaul tasks with technicians and specialists while following approved procedures.
Carry out or assist specialists with technically complex repairs.
Use appropriate manual references and tools to perform repair duties, primarily focused on wheel, landing gear, and brake repairs.
Follow the production schedule and work with the shop Lead and Production Maintenance Supervisor to address schedule delays.
Follow work orders and repair orders and ensure documentation is complete; assist with FAA-required maintenance records and technical data.
Monitor and track parts shortages and support ordering materials to alleviate shortages.
Brief the Lead or Production Maintenance Supervisor about repairs for quotations.
Create purchase requisitions for required parts and tooling.
Communicate tooling requirements to the Lead or Production Maintenance Supervisor.
Communicate by email, telephone, and in person as required.
Work with the Lead to schedule third-party vendor tasks or services.
Adhere to regulatory and company safety requirements, including applicable OSHA, EPA, state, and federal regulations.
Incorporate Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities and strive to improve processes and procedures.
Protect confidential and proprietary documents and information, satisfy work schedule requirements, and perform other assigned duties.