Avionics Technician

Company Description:

Fly Alliance is a Part 135 and Part 145 industry leading private aviation group specializing in private jet charter, jet card memberships, aircraft sales, management, parts, and maintenance. Dedicated to providing unparalleled luxury, safety, and efficiency in air travel, the company has close to 30 aircraft, 6 offices across the country, and over 200 employees supporting a global operation. Three consecutive years as a top 20 U.S. operator, Fly Alliance continues to redefine the private aviation landscape.

Role Objective:

• Maintain and repair airframes and related components, including flight controls, hydraulics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Conduct the disassembly of aircraft by removing components, cleaning/inspecting and properly tagging parts for inventory.

Essential Job Tasks:

• Perform aircraft maintenance, inspections and repair in accordance with regulations, manufacturer instructions and company policies.
• Applies technical knowledge of aircraft systems to effectively troubleshoot and determine system and equipment malfunctions.
• Maintains records in compliance with FAA and Company standards.
• Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintains equipment and tools in serviceable and working condition.
• Performs many other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Gulfstream G-IV, Challenger 604, Hawker 800/900XP, maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of aviation procedures/servicing/maintenance 
• Adept in workplace safety best practices
• Understanding of applicable FARs
• Knowledge of computers and electronic software applications
• Avionics Troubleshooting 
• Avionics systems repair using specialized test equipment. 
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to read, write and speak English. (Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus).

Minimum Qualifications:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Must pass airport security background checks and travel for work as required.
• Must have good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Certification of air data systems on RSVM-certified aircraft. 
• Must be able to read and write English and have good communication, writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to pass DOT required pre-employment drug test.

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• FAR Part 135 aircraft maintenance in a hangar and ramp environment
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Good vision and depth perception
• Availability during nights, weekends, & holidays as needed

Travel:

• Minimal travel is required

Required Education/Experience:

• Three (3) years proven experience in a similar position
• A&P Certification preferred 
• High School diploma or GED
• Has no certificate action since the date of the interview
• Has no misdemeanors or felonies since the interview date

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and understand technical procedures and governmental regulations, sometimes quickly and under stressful or emergency situations. 
• Able to effectively present information to and respond to questions from management, dispatch, crew, air traffic control, and the general public.
• Able to speak and be understood in English, including shouted verbal commands during emergency situations.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Capable of interpreting a variety of multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 
• Must be able to remain calm, think and react quickly in all types of emergency situations.

DECISION MAKING & IMPACT OF ERRORS

• Makes decisions to support strategic direction.  
• Decisions tend to be medium range and of medium significance with moderate consequences, but may in unusual situations be significant and have safety-of-flight consequences. 
• Decisions could require additional expenditure of resources if not sound and may impact safety. 
• Able to process information quickly and react in a positive manner during unexpected and/or serious situations. 
• Capable of controlling personal and emotional responses and acting appropriately under high levels of stress.

Direct Reports:

• This role has no direct reports.

Work Authorization: 

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and be at least 21 years of age by 1/1/20.

Compensation:

• Pay based on experience
• Medical including Health, Dental and Vision
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• 401K – After 6 Months of Service
• Employee Profit Share

Minimum Qualifications:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Must pass airport security background checks and travel for work as required
• Certification of air data systems on RSVM-certified aircraft
• Must be able to read and write English and have good communication, writing, and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to pass DOT required pre-employment drug test

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• FAR Part 135 aircraft maintenance in a hangar and ramp environment
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Good vision and depth perception
• Availability during nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Required Education/Experience:

• Three (3) years proven experience in a similar position
• A&P Certification preferred
• High School diploma or GED
• Has no certificate action since the date of the interview
• Has no misdemeanors or felonies since the interview date