Avionics Technician (Installer)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Research technical data and performs inspection, testing, adjusting, and repairing of avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, auto pilot, and compass systems, installed in aircraft in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, FAA regulations and Ascent Aviation Services policies and procedures.
• Accomplished maintenance actions are concisely and accurately recorded on repair station and/or customer provided approved documents.
• Inspects components of avionics equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation.
• Tests avionics equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness, using test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital meters and counters, and circuit analyzers.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
• Calibrates installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
• Ensures that proper documentation is made on training record for training received, and signed by Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Performs maintenance duties away from base on temporary duty.
• Performs maintenance work such as repair and maintenance of company equipment and shop housecleaning.
• Ensures that all work performed is done in a safe manner. Directs activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of aircraft avionics technician experience.
• Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines and strong attention to detail.
• A or A&P License and/or FCC license preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Post secondary education or training in aircraft maintenance, preferably Avionics, required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English, including following verbal and written instructions.
• Requires sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time. Requires frequent walking, climbing and lifting, bending, reaching shoulder level, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 50 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Physical Requirements

• Protective equipment required: Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, apron, gloves, safety harness, breathing equipment.
• Work location will include aircraft Maintenance hangars, the flightline, and Avionics shop. Potential hazards include exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, electrical charges and radar waves, materials identified on the Safety Data Sheets, and working around moving machinery.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

• VOR/ILS tester
• Fuel quality tester
• DME tester
• Pitot-static tester
• Volt-ohm meter
• Hi-lifts
• Stands
• Ladders

Additional Duties

• May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.

Job Functions

• Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management.

Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO - Eligible for 3 Weeks in your First Year, in Addition to 7 Paid Company Holidays
• Company-Provided Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities