Electrical Technician II - Avionics

Calista Corporation•Lakehurst, NJ

About The Position

The Electrical Technician Avionics II installs, troubleshoots, and maintains aviation electronics equipment to include but not limited to; advanced communications, radar, navigation and aircraft survivability equipment in various Rotary and Fixed Wing aircraft. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs maintenance and installation of research and development projects on airplanes and helicopters. Assists in the preparation of schematic and wiring diagrams. Determines material specifications, assembles components, tests, troubleshoots and repairs avionics/electronic components as necessary. Components/assemblies primarily worked on include radio equipment, navigation equipment, autopilots, automatic stabilization equipment, and aircraft instrument systems. Fabricates, assembles necessary wire bundles, mounting equipment and assists with the design of unusual configuration necessary to adapt projects to aircraft systems. Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on helicopters and airplanes. Completes inspections, troubleshoots, accomplishes modification work orders, completes operational checks, orders repair parts through the Army Supply System and makes forms and records entries on aircraft records. Operates motor vehicles in accomplishment of assigned work and assists with on-the-job training of other technicians. May be required to participate in aerial flights. Assists with familiarization training of other technicians as required. The Electrical Technician Avionics II may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. This position has the responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks.

Requirements

High School Diploma/ Equivalent
Aviation Electronics school trained or certified
US Military Service School Certificate required
Minimum of 6 years' experience in the field of aviation electronics for the specific aircraft supported
Ability to pass and maintain solder certification
Willingness to travel
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be required to operate a government general purpose vehicle
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance
Beginner to intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
Ability to enter data accurately into databases.
Ability to understand and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to generate routine reports and correspondence
Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff. Will also routinely interact with other crew members
Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers, etc.
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; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
Must be able to communicate issues to management.
Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to goals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task
Climbs on top of and down from aircraft using aircraft hand/foot holds, capable of lifting up to 25 lbs. overhead, on feet all day, walk up to 2 miles per day.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance and installation of research and development projects on airplanes and helicopters.
Assists in the preparation of schematic and wiring diagrams.
Determines material specifications, assembles components, tests, troubleshoots and repairs avionics/electronic components as necessary.
Fabricates, assembles necessary wire bundles, mounting equipment and assists with the design of unusual configuration necessary to adapt projects to aircraft systems.
Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on helicopters and airplanes.
Completes inspections, troubleshoots, accomplishes modification work orders, completes operational checks, orders repair parts through the Army Supply System and makes forms and records entries on aircraft records.
Operates motor vehicles in accomplishment of assigned work and assists with on-the-job training of other technicians.
May be required to participate in aerial flights.
Assists with familiarization training of other technicians as required.
The Electrical Technician Avionics II may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization