Experienced Field Avionics Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

• Technical and operational support in the installation, application and maintenance of unmanned aerial vehicle electronic equipment.
• Conducts technical analysis and evaluates product implementation to ensure customer specifications are met.
• Troubleshoots technical problems and issues and determines solutions to moderately complex problems.
• Provides guidance and training to internal and external customers regarding equipment.
• Operates UAV, ground control stations and ground support equipment and all subordinate systems at operation locations.
• Analyzes customer requirements and evaluates product implementation to meet specifications and end user applications.
• Affirms customers' needs for data interface and may recommend actions for coordinated product solutions.
• Supports on the installation, configuration, application and repair of products and systems to customers at operational locations.
• Performs troubleshooting and repair of ground and airborne electronic equipment.
• Utilizes product knowledge, sound judgment and logical reasoning to determine technical solutions to moderately complex problems.
• Repairs or replaces components based on test results, intermediate system knowledge, technical documents, engineering instructions, schematics, blueprints or written/verbal instructions.
• Performs installation, configuration and test of computer hardware, software and networked systems.
• Diagnostics and correction of malfunctions as required.
• Performs inspections and preventative maintenance on ground and airborne systems.
• Maintains required records and forms in accordance with company and customer specifications.
• Validates and verifies accuracy of technical documents and procedures.
• May recommend changes to technical documents and procedures based on system knowledge and best industry practices.
• Fabricates, installs, troubleshoots and repairs wire harnesses and assemblies.
• Ensures proper routing and clamping of wire harnesses and assemblies.
• Represents group with internal and external customers and other personnel.
• Counsels and instructs peers and customers in the use of ground and airborne electronic systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education or formal training equivalent to a two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency, plus two or more years' experience in aviation or electronics.
• Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must be able to perform a variety of non-routine tasks and demonstrate considerable knowledge of avionics and electronic procedures and principles.
• Must possess: (1) the ability to troubleshoot at the component level; (2) the ability to analyze data and recommend solutions; (3) considerable knowledge and use of electronic test equipment, hand and soldering tools, voltage or amperage measuring and recording devices; (4) the ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics and technical orders; (5) the ability to obtain a security clearance; and (6) good analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report and assess situations and make judgments.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.