Aircraft Avionics Tech III

About the role

The Avionics Technician III position is ideal for new graduates from Avionics or A&P technology schools, or mechanics with less than five years of aircraft experience. Our Step-Level Progression training program can help you acquire your FAA airframe license.

Work Location

Onsite at AAR (at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, OK).

Schedule

Full-Time/Non-exempt and variable, 40 – 50-hour work week. Supervisor determines shift/days required, but we can discuss in the interview process. Typically, more flexible candidates will be preferred.

• 1st Shift: 7:30am to 4:00pm or 5:30am to 4:00pm
• 2nd Shift: 3:30pm to 12:00am or 3:30pm to 2:00am

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform basic aircraft maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting tasks under supervision
• Ensure aircraft are safely maintained in accordance with the Airworthiness Standards
• Use FAA approved / accepted data (i.e., IPC, M/M, OHM, SRM) proficiently
• Maintain records in compliance with FAA and company requirements
• Perform avionics repairs as assigned while meeting deadlines and quality standards
• Read and follow technical publications, schematics, and/or mechanical drawings
• Use a PC, iPad and basic computer applications and programs

Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen: Utilizing financial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identify the implications for potential strategies
• Managing Relationships: Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communications, and strengthen relationships
• Valuing Differences: Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations or backgrounds
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture)
• Continuous Learning: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; taking full advantage of opportunities to receive and explore feedback about own performance (from assessments, managers, coworkers, internal/external partners, or customers)
• Safety Focus: Identifying and improving conditions that affect our own and others' safety; upholding safety standards
• Quality Orientation: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed

Primary Requirements

• 2+ years avionics experience required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Some general maintenance experience (including relevant experience outside of aviation)
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are crucial
• Able to skillfully use the minimum tools required
• Fluent in English (speech, reading, writing)

Preferred Requirements

• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant license (A&P)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of FAA regulations including 14 CFR

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation (Paid Bi-weekly)
• Two Plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield’s, one of which qualifies for a monthly Health Savings Account contribution from AAR.
• Dental and Vision plans
• Basic Life Insurance, AD&D – Company Paid Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Short-Term Disability – Company Paid
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Plan (AAR matches 50% of your first 6% contributed)
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10K annually)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company stock purchase plan
• Free 24/7 on-site gym

Training

• In-Person, Computer Based Training, and On-the-Job training
• Step Level Pay Progression Program
• Paid A&P Fast-Track program (once qualified)
• DOL Apprenticeship Program (veterans can get approved for VA Benefits)

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Constantly: Lifting 10 lbs., standing, walking, wrist flexion and extension, environmental weather conditions.
• Frequently: Lifting ≤40 lbs., push/pull
• Occasionally: Lifting and/or carry ≤50 lbs., sitting, basic color vision, operation of motorized or electrical equipment, push/pull