AVIONICS TECHNICIAN

Position Description

The Avionics Technician in this position will be responsible for the creation, modification, route and install aircraft system wire harnesses, perform aircraft operational / functional testing, troubleshooting, repair of newly installed / modified electrical and avionics systems on manned and unmanned aircraft in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives. The candidate must work well with customers, contractors, and hardware engineers to affect the implementation of system requirements.

Required Skills And Responsibilities

• Cable Fabrication: Cut, strip, crimp, tin, an solder wires using both manual hand tools and automated fabrication machinery.
• Assembly Execution: Route, wire, and assemble components on harness layout boards using schematics, blueprints, and bills of materials.
• Hardware Installation: Insert contacts into connectors, apply heat-shrink tubing, install backshells, and attach labels to wires.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Must have strong background with aircraft system theory
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, written instructions, etc.
• Must have the ability to assemble, modify, route and install wire bundles, connectors and other electrical components in confined spaces such as cockpits, avionics and ECS bays
• Ability to use basic test equipment such as multi-meters and aircraft system specific related test equipment.
• Able to clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc.
• Able to perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment.
• Provides input of technical and operational knowledge in the assessment and repair/maintenance recommendations in support of the program assigned.

Preferred Skills/ Qualifications

• Familiar with IPC-A-620, IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Working Conditions

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment to warehouse and other facilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work. May be performing physical activities including but not limited to climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $30.00 - 45.00. Pay depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus.

Benefits

• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting