RS Avionics/Electrical Tech II

Requisition #235351 – Full-time, first shift with up to 25% travel.

About the role

Provides technical expertise in testing aircraft systems, troubleshooting and repairing system discrepancies to ensure minimum schedule impact. Demonstrates technical expertise by implementing process changes to reduce cost and meet schedule without compromising safety or quality. May fill in for the Senior Avionics/Electrical Technician, ensuring company goals of safety and quality are enforced while adhering to daily work plans to maintain schedule requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
• Install and functionally test electrical/avionics components and systems on aircraft per Engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals to ensure a defect-free system.
• Ensure quality and efficiency of all installations; troubleshoot processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• Effectively and efficiently repair or replace defective components and wiring to meet conformity standards.
• Use acceptable practices including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wiring.
• Perform and comply with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Set up and operate necessary test equipment; conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Ensure all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented and ready for inspection.
• Test and maintain test equipment, electronic systems, and components.
• Comply with company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations.
• Adapt to sudden schedule changes.
• Support aircraft certification and final phase testing, including flight tests on aircraft as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) years experience in an avionics/electrical career field or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and two (2) years related experience.
• A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred.
• FCC license preferred.
• NCATT certification preferred.
• Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of other aircraft systems or disciplines such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls, or structural installations and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work in confined areas, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Unique Skills

Avionics install experience highly preferred.