Avionics/Electrical Tech

About the role

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is seeking an Avionics/Electrical Tech. The position offers a pay rate ranging from $25.66 to $37.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and qualifications. This is a full-time contract role with a duration of 12 months, potentially extendable.

Responsibilities

• Assists and/or performs various operational, functional tests and repairs of avionics/electronic, aircraft equipment and systems to ensure a defect-free aircraft.
• Assists and/or performs testing, troubleshooting, and repairing system discrepancies to minimize schedule impact.
• Performs installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems according to Engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals, ensuring a defect-free system.
• Troubleshoots processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• Performs and complies with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Operates and maintains necessary test equipment, conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Ensures proper documentation and readiness of all work performed on the aircraft for inspection.
• Maintains adherence to the company's FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations.
• Supports aircraft certification and final phase testing, which may include flight tests on aircraft as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Experience requirement ranges from two (2) years related work experience or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics to six (6) years' experience in an avionics/electrical career field; or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and four (4) years related experience.
• A&P license, FCC license, or NCATT certification is highly preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Basic technical skills in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
• Effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wiring.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of other aircraft systems or disciplines other than avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls, or structural installations and repairs.
• Preferred proficiency in APU run qualification and engine run qualification.

Benefits

• Up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base planeight (8) paid holidays.
• Per diem split (if qualified).
• Three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable).
• Opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days.
• 401(k) with matching.