Avionics Technician

POSITION SUMMARY: The Avionics Technician is responsible for testing, installing, replacing, or repairing electrical wiring and/or cable on aircraft.  This is an experienced-level position that has no direct reports and reports to the Supervisor of Maintenance in the Avionics Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform such typical maintenance functions as cabling, component removal/installation, wire harness removal/installation, fabrication/repair of wire harness assemblies, and continuity checks.
• Determine if work can safely be accomplished if aircraft is in a power-on mode and be able to conduct necessary testing if in a power-on mode.
• Fabricate and install all wiring assemblies and associated mechanical equipment.
• Remove and install avionics systems.
• Follow all applicable specifications to accomplish a specific task.
• Follow Customer aircraft maintenance documentation programs.
• Follow wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, Illustrated Parts Catalog, ATA Codes, Service Bulletins and Maintenance Manuals.
• Read electrical schematics and use them to troubleshoot and repair aircraft avionics systems.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Be familiar with ESD, EWIS processes and requirements
• Follow all safety procedures and specifications with appropriate PPE.
• Execute all required paperwork as work is being completed in connection with assigned normal duties.
• Use and operate ground support equipment, as applicable and if qualified, in a safe manner.
• Complete assignments with little or no rework.
• Act as a mentor and help train less experienced avionics technicians.
• Interface effectively with members of management, other departments, and co-workers.
• Perform other work as instructed by the Avionics Lead or Maintenance Supervisor, if qualified.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must provide own tools as indicated on company tool list.
• Language (read, write, speak, and understand English).
• Eighteen (18) months or more of experience troubleshooting and effecting Avionics repairs on Military, Commercial transport aircraft or two (2) or more years proven performance competence within Aspire MRO.
• Minimum visual acuity of 20/40 corrected. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant or FAA Airframe certificate.
• FCC License.

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES: 

• Advanced knowledge of aircraft avionics and electrical systems. 
• Advanced knowledge and ability to perform all avionics/electrical functional testing. 
• Advanced knowledge of blueprint reading. 
• Advanced knowledge of tools and test equipment. 
• Advanced knowledge of vendor fault isolation procedures. 
• Knowledge of avionics/electrical troubleshooting techniques/procedures. 
• Quality orientated. 
• Well organized and attentive to detail. 
• Willingness to assist others. 
• Ability to closely follow written and verbal instructions. 
• Ability to work with limited supervision of assigned tasks.  
• Must be able to understand, read, write and speak Standard English, including technical, aircraft maintenance related vocabulary, for technical and general work correspondence.
• Must be able to adhere to all established safety policies, processes and procedures. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in indoor and outdoor settings. The indoor settings include office and warehouse environments which require the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as safety gear. The outdoor settings include parking lots and airplane runways. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Occasionally subject to varying inside and/or outside temperatures, which may include extreme heat (temperatures above 100 degrees) or extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees). Must be willing to work late hours, long hours, during extended flights (12 hours or more), at high altitudes (45,000 or higher), and under high stress situations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to climb ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. Bending downward and forward at the waist.  Requires full use of lower extremities and back muscles. Resting on one or both knees. Bending downward and forward at the leg and spine. Extending hand (s) and arm (s) in any direction. Standing extended time periods. Walking for long distances. Using upper body to press against something with steady force. Using upper body to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects. Use of upper body and back muscles to lift objects.

Medium work; exerting up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and/or up to 25 lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. constantly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

TRAVEL: Travel may occasionally be required for this position (10% or less).

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be able to legally work in the US without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a post offer DOT drug test upon hire. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN: Aspire MRO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Aspire will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.