Senior Avionics Technician (Level III)

About the role

Vista Aircraft Maintenance is seeking to hire a Senior Avionics Technician to join our team in Bay City, WI. As a key member of our team, you will perform advanced troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs that keep our world-class fleet operating at the highest standards of safety, performance and reliability. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will work both independently and collaboratively, to perform advanced avionics troubleshooting, repair, installation, and system integration. Vista Aircraft Maintenance is the in-house maintenance provider for the Vista Members’ fleet, which comprises an unrivalled fleet of light, super mid-size, long-range and ultra-long-range aircraft. Vista Aircraft Maintenance has multiple maintenance hubs strategically located across the U.S. and Europe. Vista Aircraft Maintenance offers a robust regional support network for Vista’s growing fleet, with one of the leading base maintenance facilities in the world.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and installation of aircraft avionics and electrical systems
• Perform installations, modifications, and repairs using approved data
• Interpret complex wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, schematics, and maintenance manuals
• Support major inspections, upgrades, and avionics modifications
• Provide technical guidance to technicians as assigned
• Interface with Quality, Engineering, and OEM technical support
• Support MRT, AOG, or remote/field service maintenance operations
• Ensure work complies with Repair Station Manual and Quality Control Manual
• Maintain accurate and complete maintenance records in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Perform functional checks and operational tests
• Perform avionics modifications and installations using approved data
• Support inspections and system checks as assigned
• Maintain compliance with Parts 43, 65, 135, and 145 as applicable

Requirements

• 7+ years avionics or aircraft electrical experience or military equivalent
• Advanced troubleshooting capability with expertise in aircraft avionics systems
• Experience with turbine or corporate aircraft (Gulfstream, Cessna, Embraer, Bombardier preferred)
• Expert in avionics installation and modification
• Ability to interpret engineering data, technical instructions, complex wiring diagrams, and manuals
• Complete knowledge of avionics test equipment
• Ability to complete maintenance documentation accurately
• Ability to work independently and manage high-stress situations, sometimes multiple simultaneously
• Experience working in a Part 145 environment (Part 135 experience a plus)
• Experience using maintenance reference materials (Manufacturer's Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, Component Manuals, etc.)
• Experience using CMP and CAMP maintenance tracking programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions
• Ability to obtain FAA Repairman Certificate (A&P License a plus)