Billings Flying Service

Heavy-lift helicopter operations & firefighting

Avionics Field Mechanic

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Full-timeBillings, MT, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, aircraft blueprints, and schematics.
Have a high level of skill in avionics as a technician with mechanical skills, or be a mechanic with a high level of avionics skill.
Be able to work independently and make economic decisions based on the company's vision and direction.
Have a driver's license.
Have a high level of verbal and written communication.
Be able to climb ladders, use finger and hand dexterity with hand tools, and move around the shop or hangar and within aircraft throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

Operate within a team environment while maintaining ethics, integrity, safety, and honesty.
Communicate with team members about technical data, quality conformity, and time management.
Wire, install, test, and verify the operation of avionics equipment and accessories; identify and correct electronics failures using hand tools, test equipment, technical documents, and technical reference materials.
Modify existing wire harnesses and fabricate new wire harnesses.
Ensure installations comply with procedures described in FAA regulations and manufacturer instructions.
Use sound judgment and technical aptitude to make decisions about job sequence, techniques, troubleshooting, and discrepancy resolution.
Support avionics repairs and maintenance on multiple aircraft platforms during field operations and at a Part 145 repair station; travel as required based on company needs.

Desired Qualifications

An A&P license is preferred.

Avionics Field Mechanic

Billings Flying Service · Billings, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-09

Workplace: on_site

Department: Operations

Description

About Billings Flying Service

Billings Flying Service (BFS) is a solutions provider for the aviation industry, specializing in CH-47 aerial firefighting and heavy lift services. The BFS fleet of CH-47Ds, one UH-60A, and light helicopers are capable of fighting wildfires by either bucket or tank.

About the Role

The Avionics Specialty Mechanic will be responsible for supporting avionics repairs and maintenance on multiple aircraft platforms during field operations and under a Part 145 repair station. This position is a field position and reports to the Helicopter Program Manager. Travel will be required based on company needs.

Requirements

What You'll Do

Operate within a team environment with the highest level of ethics, integrity, safety and honesty
Effectively communicate with team members in areas of technical data, quality conformity, and time management
Demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, aircraft blueprints, and schematics
Wire, install, test, and verify operation of avionics equipment and accessories; identify and correct electronics failures using hand tools, test equipment, technical documents, and technical reference materials
Modify existing wire harnesses and new wire harness fabrication
Assure that installations are done in accordance with procedures described in FAA Regulations and manufacturer instructions
Use sound judgment and technical aptitude to make good decisions regarding job sequence and techniques, troubleshooting and discrepancy resolution
Be able to climb ladders, apply finger and hand dexterity in using hand tools, be able to move around the shop/hangar area and within aircraft continuously throughout the workday

Your Required Qualifications

Highly skilled avionics technician with a mechanical skill set or a mechanic with a high skill set in avionics
Ability to work independently and make economic decisions based on overall company vision and direction
Driver’s License
High level of both verbal and written communication
A&P License (Preferred)

Benefits

Full-time employment with competitive compensation based on experience and credentials. Medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K with up to 4.5% company match. PTO and 16 paid holidays.

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About the Company

Billings Flying Service

Heavy-lift helicopter operations & firefighting

Billings Flying Service provides heavy-lift helicopter operations and maintenance, specializing in CH-47D Chinook aerial firefighting for wildfire suppression, construction, utilities, and government programs. Its aircraft drop water using a Chinook-based system with rapid refills, and it runs an FAA Part 145 MRO that services its fleet and other military and civilian customers. The company stands out by operating the world’s largest civilian Chinook fleet, focusing exclusively on CH-47D since 2013, and maintaining long-term government contracts, while being part of Quanta Aviation Services. Its goal is to offer dependable, mission-critical aerial support for firefighting and related civilian and government missions through its specialized fleet and in-house maintenance expertise.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Billings, MT
Founded: 1983

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