Senior Avionics Technician

About the role

Hillsboro Aviation is an FAA Certified Part 145 Repair Station founded in 1980. We offer comprehensive maintenance and avionics services for various aircraft types, serving domestic and international markets in the government, commercial, and private sectors. With 75 talented employees and operations at the Portland-Hillsboro Airport, we strive to redefine the aviation experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Avionics Manager in executing responsibilities as defined in the Repair Station Manual (RSM).
• Ensure airworthiness and availability of assigned customer aircraft.
• Maintain a high standard of quality for the shop environment, tools, and records.
• Coordinating avionics logistics to minimize downtime and maximize aircraft availability.
• Perform avionics functions on jet, turboprop, turbine helicopter, and high-performance piston aircraft.
• Support the avionics quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance on all customer aircraft.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Licenses Required

• 10+ years performing avionics work on turboprops, jets, and/or turbine helicopters in a GA setting.
• Highly proficient on FAR 91.411 and 91.413 checks and test equipment.
• Experience with non-routine and complex avionics tasks.
• Experience with new equipment installations.
• Experience with major repairs & alterations.
• Clean record/history with FAA and primary customer base.
• Experience with Garmin avionics equipment.

Skills/Experience

• NCATT AET certification and/or FCC GROL license.
• FAA A&P Certificate.
• FAA Inspection Authorization.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Experience with HondaJets, Citations, King Airs, Caravans, Bell Helicopters, and/or Airbus Helicopters.
• Experience with Avidyne avionics equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K.

Schedule

The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Overtime is required during the week and on weekends when necessary to maintain commitments and balance the shop's schedule. The position may also be called into the field on short notice to respond to AOG emergencies.