Avionics Technician - Multiple Shift Options

Production (FAA Part 21) or Maintenance (FAA Part 145) of electrical and avionics systems for the company’s AW119, AW139, and AW609 helicopters.

Avionics Final Assembly Line (FAL) Technician (Part 21):

• Assemble, modify & install wire bundles, conductors & other electrical components.
• Installs standard and advanced electrical systems and performs electrical continuity testing.
• Clearly, document work performed, control equipment status tags, log critical information during installation, verify parts requests, etc.
• Read and interpret schematics assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, written instructions, etc.
• Ad hoc projects as assigned by the Assembly Line Supervisor.

Avionics Flight Line (FL) Technician (Part 21):

• Assist in the transfer of helicopters from the Production line to the Flight Line, and perform incoming inspections.
• Assemble, modify & install wire bundles, components, and other avionic equipment.
• Perform function testing in accordance with applicable job cards.
• Install, troubleshoot, and test avionic systems.
• Perform crimping and de-pin and pin of electrical connectors.
• Prepare helicopters for customer delivery.

Completions Avionics Technician (Part 145):

• Perform inspections, repairs, service, and modifications to the helicopter electrical system.
• Service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all avionics systems that perform functions of communications, navigation, collision avoidance, target acquisition, and automatic aircraft flight control systems.
• Service, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and adjust AC and DC power generation, conversion and distribution systems, and aircraft batteries.
• Worked in the SAP computer system regarding sign-offs and logging time on jobs.
• Work overtime and travel, as needed.
• Perform other duties and fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by Completions Supervisor.

Shifts: Part 21 (Production) runs two shifts – you will start on 1st shift, and the flexibility to work 2nd shift is a plus:

• 1st Shift: Mon-Fri 7 am-3:30 pm – may be asked to work weekends and/or holidays
• 2nd Shift: Mon-Fri 3:30 pm-12 am – may be asked to work weekends and/or holidays.

Part 145 (Maintenance) runs two shifts:

• 1st Shift: Mon-Fri 7 am-3:30 pm – may be asked to work weekends and/or holidays
• 2nd Shift: Mon-Thu 1 pm-11:30 pm (4x10 schedule)

Compensation: Depends on position and experience:

• Completions Avionics Tech (Jr): $27.74/hr - $30.00/hr
• FAL Technician: $30.18/hr - $32.98/hr
• Sr FAL Technician/FL Technician: $33.05/hr - $36.30/hr
• Completions Avionics Technician: $33.05/hr - $36.30/hr
• Sr FL/Sr Completions Technician: $37.16/hr - $40.67/hr
• 2nd Shift earns $1.50/hr Shift Differential

Benefits:

The comprehensive benefit package includes a fully paid medical, dental, and vision plan (no monthly premium!), 401K with up to 6% Match, Paid Time Off (19 days for 0-3yrs employment), an Employee Assistance Program, Health Advocacy Services, Employee Discounts Program, Credit Union Membership, College Tuition Benefit, College Loan Services, Adoption Assistance Program, Scholarship Program, and a Tuition Reimbursement Benefit.

Vaccine Requirement: no

Avionics Final Assembly Line (FAL) Technician (Part 21):

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of Electrical/Avionics aviation production is required.
• Knowledge of rotor or fixed-wing aircraft.
• General overall knowledge of aviation electrical/avionics components.
• Able to use a variety of manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, heat shrink guns, complex, specialized aircraft test equipment, etc.
• Effective communication skills.

Avionics Flight Line (FL) Technician (Part 21):

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of aviation maintenance training/experience.
• Rotor wing experience preferred.
• Ability to assemble, modify, and install wire bundles, conductors, and other electrical components.
• Ability to run wires, crimp and solder wires, pin wires and connectors, terminate wires, read schematics, (blueprints/job cards).
• Effective communication skills.
• General knowledge of ground support equipment.

Completions Avionics Technician (Part 145):

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• FAA A&P Certificate
• Avionics Technicians with ample experience may be eligible to earn a Repairman’s License, in lieu of an A&P Certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience (I-level maintenance). Helicopter experience is desired.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles as applied to aviation and must be able to use/interpret diagrams, blueprints, and technical publications.
• Strong teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Detail-oriented and adaptable.