The Avionics Technician performs aircraft maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, modification and replacement of aircraft electrical / avionics systems and components. Applies technical knowledge and skills to troubleshoot electrical / avionics discrepancies.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Possess in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications, and special tools and test equipment. Must be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of electrical/avionics systems
- Possess a high degree of expertise of aircraft electrical/avionics systems
- Performs the inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repair, modification and rewiring as required of complex avionics/electrical systems and subsystems discrepancies and modifications
- Use schematic diagrams, blueprint drawings, maintenance manuals and factory publications to operate, modify, test and repair aircraft electrical / avionics systems.
- Utilize test equipment to include but not limited to digital volt / amp meter, transponder ramp tester, fuel quantity tester, ITT calibration test set, and other test equipment required in the troubleshooting, modification, and repair of avionics / electrical systems.
- Order parts and materials.
- Obtain and maintain qualification as a Plane Captain and any associated licenses/qualifications necessary to perform the duties of an OMAT2.
- Operate ground support equipment.
- Identify and treat avionics/ electrical corrosion.
- Perform aircraft jacking and hoisting as required.
- Perform certification and re-certification of altimeter systems.
- Perform calibration of directional guidance systems.
- Required to perform collateral duty inspections.
- Must obtain and keep current turn qualification.
- Maintain cleanliness of the work center.
- Comply with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Egress Familiarization, and Hazardous Waste and Tool Control programs.
- Comply with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment.
- Assist as directed to ensure safety, security and preservation of government / company owned equipment.
- Present a courteous and professional demeanor when dealing with customers.
- Furnish and maintain own hand tools.
- Operate portable firefighting equipment.
- Operate aircraft ground servicing equipment including vehicles, tugs, tractors, servicing carts, aircraft jacks and hoists, test equipment, hand tools, power tools.
- Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Satisfactory completion of U.S. Armed Forces aircraft avionics school or other schools with equivalent curriculum or three (3) years of on-the-job training and / or experience working with similar avionics systems and components is required.
- Graduation from high school or GED required.
- Must be able to meet any Government / Company licensing / qualification requirements for the position.
- Must have an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
- Must have three (3) years experience in T6 aircraft electrical / avionics maintenance including avionics corrosion detection, treatment and prevention, performing maintenance on avionics and/ or electrical systems, utilizing tools, blueprints, drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics and normal safety requirement.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of aircraft systems and nomenclature.
- Possess working knowledge and skill in the use of basic tools and test equipment.
- Must be familiar with the operational capabilities and limitations of electrical / avionics systems.
- Possess a working knowledge of the detection, prevention, and treatment of corrosion.
- Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language and follow verbal and written instruction.
- Must obtain and keep current turn qualification.
