Accessory Technician

About the Role

Performs advanced electrical, hydraulic, avionic, and electromechanical systems maintenance in compliance with FCC, FAA, and company regulations. Tests, troubleshoots, overhauls, and repairs components including navigation, radar, communication, instrumentation, hydraulic, and landing gear systems while ensuring quality, safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and overhauls components and accessories in accordance with FAA and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures and policies, ensuring conformance to prescribed standards and tolerances.
• Carries out diagnostic, repair, and overhaul tasks alongside technicians and specialists, following approved procedures.
• Personally performs or assists specialists in technically complex repairs, primarily focused on wheel, landing gear, and brake repairs.
• Follows appropriate manual references and utilizes proper tools in performing repair duties.
• Adheres to production schedule; collaborates with the shop Lead and Production Maintenance Supervisor to address behind-schedule conditions.
• Follows work orders and repair orders to ensure all documentation is completed; assists in maintaining records and technical data required by the FAA.
• Monitors and tracks parts shortages; supports ordering materials to alleviate shortage conditions.
• Briefs Lead or Production Maintenance Supervisor on repairs for quotations.
• Creates purchase requisitions for parts and tooling required.
• Communicates tooling requirements to Lead or Production Maintenance Supervisor.
• Communicates via email, telephone, and in person as required.
• Works with Lead to schedule third-party vendor tasks or services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of aircraft avionics maintenance experience.
• FAA A&P certification preferred.

Skills

• Experience troubleshooting avionics components and LRUs.
• Experience with bench testing avionics components.
• Experience with communication, navigation, and transponder systems preferred.
• Functional testing after repair or overhaul.
• Knowledge of avionics test benches or automated test equipment.
• Troubleshooting avionics systems and diagnosing faults using test equipment and procedures.
• Interpreting wiring diagrams and electronic schematics.
• Soldering and circuit board repair.
• Wire harness inspection and repair.
• Connector pin replacement.
• Electrical continuity and insulation testing.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Skilled with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and avionics test equipment.
• Familiar with Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) and repair station documentation.
• Proficient with multimeters, avionics test sets, wire crimping tools, and connector tooling.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State, and Federal regulations.
• Must be able to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations without restrictions that would prevent proper use and/or seal.

General Commitments

• Commitment to company values and compliance with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strives for continuous improvement in processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.