Avionics Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Perform avionics maintenance in accordance with FCC, FAA, and company policies and regulations
• Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair avionics systems and components
• Route wiring and install avionics systems according to technical drawings and schematics
• Maintain and properly use test equipment, tools, and technical manuals
• Inspect avionics systems, structures, and related aircraft equipment
• Support aviation operations involving safety-sensitive equipment and systems

Skills

• Must own personal tools in good working condition
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and publications
• Experience routing wires and installing avionics systems from technical drawings
• Advanced skills with:
• Avionics installation tooling
• Wiring installation and repair
• Soldering and crimping techniques

Preferred

• Familiarity with FCC regulations or FCC GROL
• Basic understanding of avionics testing equipment such as:
• Spectrometers
• Oscilloscopes
• Pitot-static equipment
• Background in Aerospace & Defense, U.S. Department of Defense, or U.S. Military
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Typically 5+ years of relevant avionics experience

Substitutions

• A higher-level degree may substitute for some experience
• Related hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of formal education

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs or steps
• Repetitive hand, arm, and finger movements requiring fine dexterity
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and color differentiation
• Hearing ability to discern different tones and volumes
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs

Working Conditions

• Regular exposure to outdoor elements (heat, cold, sun, rain, snow)
• Exposure to fumes or hazardous materials
• Exposure to loud environments

Safety Sensitive Position

This role involves responsibilities that impact the safety and security of people and property, including:

• Handling or transporting hazardous materials or explosives
• Inspecting structures, equipment, or vehicles
• Performing aviation-related duties
• Operating or supervising vehicles, heavy equipment, or machinery