Internship Repair Station - Electronics

Canyon Aeroconnect•Prescott, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level internship provides hands-on experience maintaining, performing preventive maintenance on, modifying, troubleshooting, repairing, and testing avionics equipment under FAR Part 145 repair station regulations. Work is performed under close supervision and in accordance with manufacturer-approved data, FAA-certified repair station requirements, applicable regulations, ISO procedures, and company policies. The intern performs preliminary analyses and alignments and light-to-moderate electronics troubleshooting while working toward required productivity, quality, and delivery standards. The role is intended for students enrolled in an electronics education program who are learning to interpret electronic drawings and documentation and repair electronic devices. It requires familiarity with electronics theory, schematics, artwork, hardware, and test equipment, as well as surface-mount soldering ability. The position must meet export-control requirements, so the employee must qualify as a “US Person” under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15. The position is performed onsite in a climate-controlled, well-lit, secure office and shop environment. The schedule is a 40-hour work week, with overtime as needed to support on-time delivery. Regular, reliable attendance and physical presence onsite are required. The job includes occasional lifting of products up to 20 pounds, frequent use of small hand tools and soldering equipment, and working with very small components. The technician may encounter varied lighting and odors and may be exposed to chemicals, requiring appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No previous work experience required.
Must be enrolled in an electronics education program and have experience repairing electronic devices.
Must be familiar with electronics theory, schematics, artwork, hardware, and test equipment.
Light-to-moderate electronics troubleshooting proficiency.
Surface-mount electronic component soldering skills.
Manual dexterity and excellent hand/eye coordination for using small hand tools, including soldering equipment.
Vision sufficient to work with small surface-mount components.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must qualify as a “US Person” under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 to meet export-control compliance requirements.
Must be physically onsite when scheduled and maintain consistent physical presence to perform essential duties.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and modifications to avionics equipment in accordance with FAR Part 145 repair station regulations.
Perform preliminary analyses, alignments, light-to-moderate troubleshooting, repairs, and testing of electronics using manufacturer-approved data and FAA repair station requirements.
Continue learning and building skills as required to support the business.
Comply with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, ISO procedures, and company policies and procedures.
Learn to read and interpret electronic drawings and documentation to conduct maintenance tasks.
Under supervision, perform repair rework using soldering equipment to acceptable IPC J-STD specifications.
Record work performed completely and legibly to ensure traceability.
Work diligently to meet standard and expedited deadlines and support on-time performance and customer expectations.
Participate in and support workplace audits and maintain test equipment calibration.
Follow lean work methods and keep the workspace clean and orderly.
Support other Operations department activities, including production work, as assigned.
Comply with the company Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and uphold EH&S policies and standards.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform other duties as assigned by the manager.