Avionics Technician

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine or special maintenance inspections to prevent failure of aircraft electrical and avionic systems and components.
• Performs complete operational and functional checks on navigation, communication and flight control systems, including instrumentation and pilot static installations, etc.
• Fabricates wiring harnesses, installs/modifies avionic and electrical systems.
• Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced; decides upon necessary repair scheme and quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures same from Stores or departmental supplies.
• Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) technical data, and work package instructions.
• Inspects completed work before sign off to identify any needed rework and performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
• Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer.
• Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping off after finishing all designated operations.
• Performs installation of digital avionic equipment.
• Interprets avionic/electrical wiring diagrams, wire identification, harness fabrication, wiring and cable integrity, coax cables and fittings and connector assemblies.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools and soldering iron.
• Installs electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, and soldering iron.
• Interprets flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
• Sets up and operates ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight test of electrical and electronic systems.
• Tests components or assemblies, using circuit tester, oscilloscope, and voltmeter.
• Trouble shoots, repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, components or systems.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Assignments require Comprehensive Knowledge of all possible tasks and responsibilities within their Technical Area.
• Troubleshooting — determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Equipment Selection — determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Equipment Maintenance — performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repairs and maintenance.
• Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures.
• Ability to interpret and comprehend manufacturer and FAA approved work package instructions; ability to inspect and install parts/components.

WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT / SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required.
• Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.