Avionics & Electrical Specialist

Schedule: This is a first shift position M-Th; 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM; Overtime as required

Job Summary

As an Operations A&E Specialist you will be at the forefront of innovation and design to create next generation avionics and electrical builds. Daily tasks will require the use of your related degree to maintain, modify, and create start to finish aircraft builds. Activities will include but are not limited to wire harness build, modification, and verification. Circuit card build and modification that will roll into aircraft communication systems and essential bus operations. This will also include high level software load and manipulation to debug issues and test functionality. All of these tasks will require the highest level of quality to ensure a long lasting and safe product.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Use of hand tools such as side cutters and wire strippers for basic fabrication of simple wire harnesses.
• Understanding equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, and spectrum analyzers for circuit testing.
• Provide feedback to Engineering on the parts/assemblies/installations.
• On aircraft and component level troubleshooting, pitot static calibration, and software load.
• Fabricate flight articles with minimal supervision.
• Fabrication of non-flight critical test articles and components.
• Work in a team environment to achieve a common goal.
• Proficient at several skills that are foundation level.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 2-year related degree or military background and 1 year related experience
• Airframe & Power Plant license is preferred
• IPC - 620 training
• IPC - 610 training
• Ability to work in a group environment

• Ability to effectively manage stress, including competing work demands and multiple projects at the same time

Cirrus offers the following competitive benefit options:

• 401k Match Up To 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical 
• Dental
• Vision 
• Life Insurance
• 100 hours accrued PTO within the first year
• 8 paid holidays

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Self-Development: Actively eeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal channels.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus Aircraft’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at .

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.