SkillBridge: Avionics Technician-Ground Test Inspector (GTI)

About the role

The Avionics Technician-Ground Test Inspector (GTI) will be responsible for the planning, execution and validation of Ground Tests in the Final Assembly Line. This includes the demonstration of conformity within aircraft systems to the design specifications through attestation in the Airbus Test System (ESAO).

Responsibilities

• Initiate actions to isolate, document and ultimately eliminate any deviations detected.
• Perform Ground Tests
• Prepare the aircraft and workstation surroundings for ground tests on various avionics and electrical systems, in a safe environment.
• Prepare and coordinate troubleshooting and distinguish error types.
• Clarify problems with the engineering department.
• Ensure the safety of people and the aircraft all along the process, until the test closes up.
• Execute ground test following released documents and their associated work orders based on quality, cost and time.
• Enter, record the values plotted during the test when measurements are required inside released documents.
• Support improvement measures
• Identify problems internally in order to continuously improve the “On Time On Quality” production process.
• Perform and check operational tests and attest the conformity of the aircraft or a major constituent assembly in accordance with released documentation (e.g. Ground Test Instructions (GTIs), Repeat Test Instructions (RTIs), Retest Sheet, Work Order (WO)).
• Perform upload of software equipment on/off aircraft and already installed on aircraft if needed.
• Extract electrical schematics for troubleshooting and perform specific tests to identify root cause failure.
• Launch Practical Problem Solving (PPS) for continuous improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis, if the test result is not compliant with released documents.
• Investigate test tool failure, A/C equipment failure or A/C installation discrepancy.
• Declare and follow up of non conformity (e.g. NC, design deviation, ground test user request,..) for rework or certification, according to the good procedure.

Requirements

• Required Education: High School Diploma/ GED
• Ability to successfully complete trainings provided by Airbus
• Health & Safety: General aircraft familiarization
• Quality Training
• Preferred Education: Training from a vocational school or previous employer in the use of application tools and in application techniques.
• Required Experience: 2 years minimum experience as an Aircraft Avionics Technician with a focus on aircraft systems (electrical preferred).
• 2 years minimum of experience in trouble shooting on aircraft systems.
• Preferred Experience: Experienced in Quality Inspector on avionics systems.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Knowledge of station safety, quality (clean as you go / Foreign Object Debris) and OSHA regulations.
• Keep tools and support equipment in safe operational conditions at all times.

Qualifications

• Physical Requirements: Vision, hearing, speaking, equipment operation, carrying, confined space, heights, lifting, squatting/kneeling, sitting.

Skills

• Knowledge of station safety, quality (clean as you go / Foreign Object Debris) and OSHA regulations.
• Keep tools and support equipment in safe operational conditions at all times.

Benefits

Full-time benefits include competitive base salaries, incentive compensation, a retirement savings plan, and comprehensive health and welfare coverage.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD