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. You will also 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.

Maintain close working relationship with 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 completion of assigned work.

Diagnose the cause of malfunctions, identifies failures and determines 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.

 

Additional Responsibilities:
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of six (6) years of experience working on avionics in aircraft, preferably rotorcraft.
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.
Perform a variety of tasks and duties of assigned aircraft to assure that completed work complies with specification requirements of blueprints, approved drawings, parts lists, fiche techniques, and other technical source materials.
Guide and instruct assigned technicians regarding techniques of work performance within assigned area.
Must be able to read, write and understand the English language

 

Physical Requirements:  
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.  Daily
Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.  Daily
Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.  Daily
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.  Daily
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs/27kgs.  Daily
Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs/27kgs.  Daily
Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.  Daily
Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.  Daily
Squatting / Kneeling:  able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.  Must be able to bend, stoop, and squat. Must be able to move about freely in areas with moving aircraft and parts; work in areas where exposure to chemicals and fumes will occur.  Daily
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.  Daily
Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice. Several times yearly
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.  Daily
Personal Protective Equipment required:  Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.