We are Aero Air - A People Centered Aircraft Service Company. A premier, mission driven organization who employs high performing, dedicated professionals. Where our team members are committed to lend their talents to a purpose greater than the task at hand. We want to make a difference in the lives of people in our communities and on a national and global level. Whatever your career passion, when you choose to work at Aero Air, youll be joining a team that is supportive, collaborative and everyone is treated like family.
We invite applicants for the position of Avionics Technician!
We offer a very competitive wage and excellent benefit package! Our benefits include relocation reimbursement, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) plan with an automatic 3 employer provided safe harbor contribution upon hire, healthcare coverage including medical, voluntary dental, voluntary vision, life, and disability insurance, employee assistance program, corporate discount program on things like travel, gym memberships and more!
Position Summary
The Avionics Technician supports the repair stations avionics needs by installing, inspecting, testing, adjusting and repairing avionics equipment such as radio, navigation, autopilot or other control systems in aircraft.
Required Duties and Responsibilities - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required duties and responsibilities.
- Research technical data and perform inspection, testing, adjusting, and repair of avionics equipment.
- Inspect components of avionics equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation.
- Test avionics equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness.
- Continual use of test equipment, such as comm/nav/pulse simulators, digital meters and counters, and circuit analyzers.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective components based on analysis of test results.
- Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
- Calibrate installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
- Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
- Occasional travel to perform duties away from base.
- Repair and maintenance of company equipment.
- Maintains reliable, regular, and predictable attendance.
- Successful completion and favorable results of pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background check.
- Adhere to all Aero Air policies and standards of conduct.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Ability to travel 10 of the time.
- Must maintain a valid U.S./state issued drivers license with clean driving record.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software including applications and programming.
- Strong mathematical skills and the ability to apply relating specifically to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- The ability to demonstrate poise, tact, and professionally interact and communicate with employees, vendors, and individuals at all levels of the organization and community.
- Service-oriented and able to build productive professional relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
- FCC General Radio Operator License preferred.
- Airframe and Powerplant License preferred.
- Garmin experience highly desirable.
- Corridor and maintenance/parts manual access software is desired.
- Experience with Lear 45, Pilatus, Phenom, Mustang and Gulfstream, or any combination of these aircraft.
- Post-secondary education or training in aircraft maintenance or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in related aircraft avionics.
- Experience working with DC9 or MD87 aircraft.
Working Conditions
- Working near moving mechanical parts and near fumes or airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals.
- Work is typically performed in an indoor hangar or outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions.
- Noise level is usually moderate to loud.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times without assistance.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds with assistance.
- Requires the ability to read, hear, talk, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb all day.
- Accurate hand/eye coordination.
- Finger dexterity is required as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally required to climb on a ladder.
- Ability to wear and utilize personal protective equipment.
Aero Air is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any person for any reason. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, familial status, parental status, protected veteran status, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
As an equal opportunity employer, Aero Air is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If interested in applying with Aero Air and need special assistance or accommodation, please contact us at HRaeroair.com
