Avionics Mechanic

Overview

The Aircraft Electrician coordinates with project engineers throughout projects for technical support.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• The Electrical Aircraft Technician will perform maintenance and modifications on assigned aircraft using electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and other test support equipment.
• Operationally checks all systems, sub-systems, and associated line replaceable unit (LRU) removal and installation.
• Interprets and advises on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment.
• The Electrical Aircraft Technician will perform maintenance and modifications on assigned aircraft using electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and other test support equipment.
• Interprets and advises on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment.
• The Electrical Aircraft Technician installs units, parts, equipment, and components in avionics assembly, according to blueprints and specifications provided.
• Fabricates and assembles prototype equipment for a variety of military aircraft and is familiar with military technical manuals, technical orders, modification work orders and blue prints.
• Coordinates with project engineer personnel throughout the project and provides technical assistance to project engineers.
• Services, repairs and overhauls aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
• Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft components, such as wiring harnesses, power distribution systems, and functional components including communication/navigation systems, and flight control/aircraft monitoring systems using hand tools, power tools, machines, equipment, soldering irons, and connector installation tools.
• Reads and interprets maintenance manuals, technical manuals, FAA FAR’s and commercial aircraft manuals.
• Installs units, parts, equipment, and components in structural assembly, according to blueprints and specifications, using hand tools and power tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice as needed.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance.

Qualifications

       Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical or Military School Training preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) year’s total electrical experience with Fighter/Attack/Bomber aircraft maintenance (preferably F-16) as an electrician primarily in the in military aviation field or appropriate military occupational specialty training.
• Must have experience working with aircraft wiring. Technicians will be installing Avionics system modifications by routing, terminating 10/100 and Gig Ethernet wiring, copper wires, primary power wires, Coaxial wires, shielded twisted pairs/triplets, and possibly triaxial wires/connectors.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of an active U.S. SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation.

Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO or higher.

                Physical Requirements:

• May work in hazardous working conditions, near flight lines; some assignments are within an uncontrolled climate facility.
• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear and hear clearly with assistance (normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, or crouch. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Expected to handle/manage hazardous materials/waste in accordance with regulatory and industrial standards. Wears/maintains personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, hearing, extremities, respiratory devices, protective shields and barriers as required.