Avionics Installation Technician 2

We are seeking a full-time Avionics Installation Technician at our Mesa Gateway Airport location.

About the role

Install, troubleshoot, and test certified and experimental avionics systems in FAR Part 23, 25, 27, and 29 aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Develop documentation, testing, and training plans for new avionics systems to meet internal and external needs
• Modify aircraft to accommodate panel and remote-mounted avionics equipment using demonstrated wiring, termination techniques, and harness skills
• Prepare new aircraft wiring harnesses in accordance with Engineering drawings and installation documents
• Troubleshoot existing avionics installation interconnects with an advanced understanding of repair station practices
• Apply solutions and support advanced installations
• Use ramp test equipment to verify proper function of installed avionics
• Partner with Engineering in the development and verification of new installation documentation
• Complete Repair Station and aircraft paperwork (logbook entries, FAA 337, W&B, etc.)
• Comply with DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements
• Mentor lower-level technicians and apprentices
• Assist in maintenance and aircraft movement in the hangar

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5 years general aviation, maintenance, or avionics experience and/or equivalent combination of education, military aviation experience, and/or aviation-related experience
• Experience installing avionics systems in piston, turbine, and turbojet aircraft
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret aircraft wiring diagrams and installation manuals to determine basic system integration and configuration
• Demonstrated ability in aircraft wiring harness termination techniques, wire harness fabrication, and harness installation techniques in general aviation aircraft
• Demonstrated ability in the operational testing and modification of aircraft pitot-static systems, including aircraft transponder testing and RVSM requirements
• Knowledge of FAA Regulations relating to avionics installations, testing requirements, and how to apply those to assigned tasks
• Ability to routinely bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally team lift up to 100 lbs. using safe lifting techniques; push/pull equipment up to 200 lbs.; stand and sit for extended periods; kneel, stoop, crouch, and crawl; climb and utilize ladders to connect cables; walk long distances throughout the facility; perform repetitive motion tasks
• Tolerate working in confined spaces, heights above four feet, extreme temperatures, noisy environments, and exposure to products, materials, and fumes associated with aircraft maintenance

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certificate
• Experience using desktop computer systems
• Experience producing and modifying drawings using AutoCAD
• Basic aircraft sheet metal skills relating to avionics installations

Benefits

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here.