AVIONICS TECHNICIAN
JOB DESCRIPTION
WOODLAND, CA - $29.00 - $43.00 HOUR DOE
The Opportunity
The Avionics Technician/Installer applies technical knowledge of and experience with avionics systems to install, troubleshoot and maintain all wiring on aircraft, and integrations. Restores aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. This position reports directly to the Airframe Services Program Manager and is an integral part of the Avionics team.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
Preferred Qualifications
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The work environment is often not temperature/humidity controlled. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Must be available for overtime and weekend hours. This position is onsite or in the field as needed.
Travel
This position may require occasional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
EEO
Advanced Helicopter Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Opportunity
The Avionics Technician/Installer applies technical knowledge of and experience with avionics systems to install, troubleshoot and maintain all wiring on aircraft, and integrations. Restores aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. This position reports directly to the Airframe Services Program Manager and is an integral part of the Avionics team.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Install GPS, radar systems, autopilot systems, and transponder equipment.
- Perform basic soldering, harness build up and installation including wire stripping and crimping, fault isolation and repair of avionics systems malfunctions.
- Maintains records in compliance with FAA and company requirements. Also meets customer’s
- needs.
- Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.
- Maintains equipment, tools and facilities in serviceable and working condition.
- Meets all job/Work Order deadlines, communicating to supervisor/manager when circumstances may prevent on-time completion.
- Assures proper information is shared re job timelines, shop issues, parts delays, and change orders.
- Accepts mentorship and coaching from Level II, III, and IV technicians and maintenance managers.
- Actively participates in and documents continuous on-the-job training.
- Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
Competencies
- Communication Proficiency
- Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Teamwork Orientation
- Thoroughness
- Time Management
- Required Qualifications
- Possess at least 18 months of pertinent, verifiable, practical experience.
- Technician with verifiable general aviation, all-around flightline avionics experience.
- Experience with avionics system installation and avionics troubleshooting on aircraft.
- Ability to work off drawings and perform installs.
- Tech-savvy with experience installing harnesses and programming.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must be eligible for DOD clearance.
- Candidates must provide their own basic hand tools.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. and be able to pass FAA regulated drug tests and a background check prior to start.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current, valid A&P license with verifiable experience a plus.
- Understanding and experience within a Part 145 repair station
- Model types preferred: Airbus EC120, AS350, (H125), EC130 (H130), EC135 (H135), BK117 (H145), Bell 429, 430, 407, 206, Leonardo 109, MD 500 series, Robinson R22, R44, R66.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The work environment is often not temperature/humidity controlled. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Must be available for overtime and weekend hours. This position is onsite or in the field as needed.
Travel
This position may require occasional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
EEO
Advanced Helicopter Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
