Avionics Technician

Avionics Technician

The Company
Modern Aviation (the “Company”) is a private equity-backed, platform company launched in 2018 that is focused on the fixed-based operator (“FBO”) sector. The Company has been rapidly growing through the acquisition of FBO locations and has significant additional committed capital from its sponsors to continue to grow the business through future acquisitions. Modern Aviation’s strategy is to acquire attractive locations and increase EBITDA at these locations through investment and operational and commercial improvements.

Company Benefits

Employee Medical Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Holidays, HSA Account Funding, 401k Match

Other Available Benefits

Buy-up Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, 401k

Primary Purpose of the position

The Avionics Technician performs harness builds, terminations, installations, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, removal and replacement of aircraft instrument and avionics components and systems using all tools and test equipment to meet manufacturer's specifications, FAR's, industry standards in a safe and organized work area.

Essential Functions:

• Perform inspections, testing, troubleshooting, repairs of avionics and electrical systems.
• Perform removal and replacements of aircraft instrument, avionics components and electrical systems using tools and test equipment to meet manufacturer's specifications, Federal Aviation Regulations, and industry standards.
• Perform wire harness builds and terminations.
• Ensure consistent, accurate aircraft maintenance records by properly documenting & completing required forms, computer entries, and logbook entries.
• Follow all company policies, procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Perform job duties in a safe manner.
• Punctual to work each day and prepared to work scheduled work hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED plus relevant certifications required at the minimum.
• Experience working under a FAR 145 repairmen’s certificate or similar experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of General Aviation and/or corporate aircraft maintenance experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer manuals.
• Possess adequate tools.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Eligible to obtain airport security badge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active and current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanics License strongly preferred.
• Experience on King Air, Cessna Citation, Dassault Falcon, Embraer Phenom, Embraer Praetor, Gulfstream, Hawker and King Air aircraft strongly preferred.
• FCC GROL and Ship Radar license strongly preferred.
• Garmin experience strongly preferred.
• Avidyne experience strongly preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

FLSA Status: This position is nonexempt.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions including extreme heat and cold; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration; chemicals including aviation fuels and oils. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Travel: This position may require minimal travel.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform frequent walking, sitting, stooping, stretching, bending, reaching, and grasping actions. May be required to work nights and weekends. Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

EEO Statement: The Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.