Perform work on assigned aircraft or parts in the avionics function. Tasks included fabrication, repair, and installation of aircraft parts, maintenance and repair of helicopters, and support of helicopter-specific programs. Perform assembly, installation, repair, or replacement of aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems in the manufacture, maintenance, or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of components. Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify the proper functioning of components and systems. Diagnose malfunctions or failures and make adjustments, repairs, or replacements of parts or components. Produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.
- Maintain a close working relationship with the assigned lead person with regard to schedules, priorities, availability of parts, supplies, and tools, and special instructions as required.
- Perform work from blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals, and other source data to obtain dimensions, locations, alignment, tolerances, and other specification requirements.
- Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices, and test equipment in completing work assignments.
- Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.
- Coordinate with various departments regarding requirements for materials, supplies, equipment, and job schedules.
- Complete forms and records pertaining to the completion of assigned work.
- Diagnose the cause of malfunctions, identify failures, and determine corrective action to restore systems to required operating specifications and standards.
- Perform required corrective action by making repairs, adjustments, or replacements.
- Perform operational power on checks of equipment to include but not limited to; instruments, radios, navigation, pitot/static systems, displays, ICS/audio, and lighting.
- Should be familiar with test equipment used for operational checks of the above systems.
- Maintain responsibility to keep scrap at minimum levels.
- Follow all OSHA, safety, and environmental regulations.
Required:
- Minimum of six (6) years of experience working on avionics in aircraft, preferably rotorcraft.
Preferred:
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
- Required Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and diagrams, and apply standard shop practices in the fabrication and repair modifications of aircraft structures and repairs.
Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):
- Strong written and verbal skills in English
Technical Systems Proficiency:
Preferred:
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