Avionics Technician (Garmin, Honeywell (Bendix/King), L-3, Aspen, Avidyne)

NorthPoint Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Avionics Technician at our maintenance facility in Brainerd, Minnesota. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career with a great company.

Reporting to the Avionics Department Manager, your primary responsibility will be the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of General and Corporate Aviation aircraft.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance, repairs and installations on all aircraft avionics components and electrical systems components, such as airborne navigation and communication systems, autopilot systems, weather radar, transponder, pitot static systems, compass systems, instruments and accessories.
• Become familiar and proficient with all shop test and maintenance gear.
• Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes and voltmeters. 
• Must be able to perform all avionics functions unsupervised, at any time. 
• Maintain a clean and neat work area. Help with other housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Perform other activities and projects as approved by the Avionics Department Manager, or the General Manager
• Must be familiar with and be able to read and understand maintenance manuals, parts manuals and wiring schematics and have at minimum, basic knowledge and experience with general computer applications.  (i.e., Microsoft, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of wire harness fabrication
• Pitot-Static/RVSM systems testing and repair preferred.
• Able to complete repair station shop order records and other documents as required. 
• Assist co-workers and those in other departments to successfully perform job tasks and functions when necessary. 

Salary for this position is commensurate with experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of this position.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience in aviation electronics or related subjects is required. (FCC License Preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and coordinate work with that of technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
• Ability to set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform simulated functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and be able to perform moderately strenuous physical tasks which include bending, stooping, kneeling and working overhead for long periods of time.
• Previous experience with the following manufacturers preferred: Garmin, Honeywell (Bendix/King), L-3, Aspen, Avidyne, PS Engineering, JPI Instruments and/or Genesys Systems (S-Tec) is a plus.
• Ability to operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications is a plus.
• FAA A&P mechanic a Plus.
• Must be able to pass background check, drug test, employment verification, and I9/E-Verify