Avionics Technician

				Overview:

Avionics Technican

Job Description:

* Inspect, service, test, repair, remove and replace aircraft electrical instruments and electronic equipment, including: power system components, instrument systems, indicating and warning systems, aircraft automatic flight control systems, including auto-pilots, automatic flight stabilization, aircraft compasses and altitude reference systems, auxiliary power plants, airborne communication, navigation displays, etc.
* Read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
* Perform operational checks after maintenance is performed to ensure proper operation. 
* Adjust, align, and calibrate aircraft systems, using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment.
* Test engine and system operations, using testing equipment. 
* Perform maintenance IAW FAA approved technical data.
* Research FAA technical data to locate applicable data relevant to assigned tasks.
* Other duties may be assigned.

Primary Requirements/Preferences:

* FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred.
* Bench experience is needed (from electronic stores, etc. as they understand electronics at the bench level.)
* Military Avionics Tech school ( back Shop Emphasis)
* Electronic engineering technology 
* Electronics troubleshooting 
* FCC or other electronics focused licenses 
* 2 year electronics degree Experience may include, but is not limited to:
* 2 year's experience troubleshooting electronics down to component level on circuit cards. (eg. Resisters, capacitors, diodes, transistors, IC Chips,) 
* Working with electronic schematics.
* Various meters and back shop measuring devices. 
* Oscilloscopes 
* Power supplies 
* Frequency generators and frequency counters 
* Automated test equipment (ATE) 
* Consumer electronics experience is valued. (TV's, radios, and other circuit devices that contain electronic circuit cards)
* Testing with specialized equipment. 
* High reliability solder under a microscope.

Requirements:

* A minimum of three years documented aircraft avionics systems experience or an associate degree in avionics from an approved technical school. 
* Must have 3-5 years experience within commercial aviation.
* Prefer previous experience and qualifications associated with EWIS/SFAR88.
* Must be able to read and write at a level to enable him/her to comprehend and apply information contained in technical manuals, blueprints and wiring diagrams. 
* Must be able to document maintenance performed on required forms.
* Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
* Familiar with B737, B747, B757, B767, B777, MD88/90, DC-9 and A319/320 aircraft types and associated engines. 
* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Successful complete a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records check prior to beginning work.
* Must meet the physical requirements which qualify a person to perform essential job functions including the ability to lift at least 70 pounds. 
* Must be willing to work rotating or fixed shifts. 
* A valid clear driver's license.

As required by the FAA for all persons in safety-sensitive positions, candidates selected for this position are subject to a drug test.
			

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