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