Avionics Technician

Responsibilities

• Examine equipment for damaged or malfunctioning components, loose or broken connections and wires.
• Attach test equipment to unit being tested, turn knobs on equipment to specified settings, and observe dial or digital readings to test radio circuitry for defects.
• Test equipment for factors such as power output, frequency power, noise level, audio quality, and dial calibration, using oscilloscopes, radio frequency and watt meter, ammeters, and voltmeters.
• Replace defective components and parts, such as transistors, coils, and integrated circuits, using soldering iron, wire cutters, and hand tools.
• Remove and replace defective units that are not repairable.
• Insert plugs into receptacles and bolt or screw leads to terminals to connect radios and equipment to power source, using hand tools.
• Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output. May install, test, adjust, modify, and repair intercommunication systems.
• Repair aircraft and related equipment in accordance with the manufactures and company directives. Assure that maintenance discrepancies are properly recorded in the aircraft maintenance records.
• Read and interpret manufacturers and FAR 135 maintenance manuals, 145 repair station requirements, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of related experience on Bell 206, 407 Series aircraft and a working knowledge of the S-76 Series model aircraft.
• Maintain a current and valid Airframe and Power plant Certificate from the FAA.
• Maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.