MECHANIC

About the role

Join our team as an Avionics Technician, where you’ll play a critical role in maintaining and repairing advanced electrical systems on commercial aircraft. This is your chance to work hands-on with cutting-edge avionics technology, ensuring safety and reliability for every flight.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and component replacement on commercial aircraft, following technical manuals and supervisor instructions.
• Ensure safe work practices, maintain tools and a clean work area, and keep accurate records of completed tasks.
• Provide training to junior mechanics, complete required courses, and carry out additional duties as assigned.
• Operate reader printers and familiarity with applicable FARs and company policies.
• Perform the duties of and provide necessary training for lower skill levels.
• Maintain and store various tools in a serviceable condition.
• Adhere to safe maintenance practices and keep a clean work area.
• Maintain and supply personal records of work performed on OJT forms for the Training Department.
• Successfully complete any courses deemed necessary by the Training Department.
• Perform any work that may be assigned by his or her supervisor.
• Perform Operational/Functional test of:
• Flight deck control and indication
• Primary flight/Navigation/Engine display systems
• Radio management system
• VHF/HF communication system
• Satellite Communications (SATCOM) system
• Pitot Static System
• Service interphone/Ground crew call/Flight interphone systems
• IFE/Wi-Fi Systems
• Cabin/Exterior lights
• Software Upload/Downloads
• Navigational systems

Requirements

• Works under general direction with some discretion in methods and procedures.
• Requires moderate interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships with team members and supervisors.
• Must have mobility and dexterity to access various aircraft sections and perform component removal/replacement.
• Ability to cope with stress and long working hours; quick mental skills required.
• Must be able to hear for safety purposes and distinguish colors accurately.
• Requires standing for 90% of the workday on hard surfaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and maintain regular attendance.
• High School Diploma or GED required; license preferred.
• Minimum 0–2 years of experience in heavy commercial avionics maintenance.
• Expected to adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; license preferred.
• Minimum 0–2 years of experience in heavy commercial avionics maintenance.

Skills

• Proper use of safety equipment and hand tools.
• Correct handling of parts tags and familiarity with VT San Antonio Aerospace Inspection Procedure Manual.
• Skilled in crimping, wire extraction/insertion, heat-shrink tubing, and wire marking.
• General knowledge of aircraft manuals, ATA codes, wiring schematics, and maintenance procedures.
• Understanding and application of IPC and Wiring Practices Manual (Chapter 20).
• Knowledge of bonding and grounding procedures.
• Ability to identify wires, wire bundles, and harnesses.
• Proficient in lacing and tying wire bundles.
• Skilled in using multi-meters for continuity tests and proper crimping procedures for all contact types.
• Operation of reader printers and familiarity with applicable FARs and company policies.
• Knowledge of paperwork processes including job cards, time cards, routine/non-routine cards, SRMs, service bulletins, and work sign-off procedures.

Benefits

• Annual bonus incentive.
• 401K with company match.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
• Disability.
• PTO.
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance.
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities.

Pay

Base/Hourly salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Schedule

Regular working hours are provided, with occasional overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
• Disability.
• PTO.
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance.
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities.

Reasonable Accommodations

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 1-571-771-0101 or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.