Electrical Technician Avionics II

Calista Corporation

23h

About The Position

The Airplane Avionics Technician services, repairs, trouble shoots, and replaces assigned electrical and avionics subsystems to ensure airworthiness. Uses technical data to troubleshoot malfunctioning systems and repairs or replaces faulty components.

Requirements

Knowledge of airplane sub-systems, including maintenance parameter, systems operation, limitations, and technical orders.
Must be functional capable with service, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of the following compotents of manufacturers Ametek and Ametek Western Indicators, Airesearch Controllers, Aerosonic Indicators, Collins Navigation Systems, Bendix Transmitters, Honeywell/Sperry Guidance/Navigation Systems, Brion Leroux Indicators, General Design Turn & Slip Indicators, Grimes Power Supply, Davtron Electronics, Aero-Mechanism Altimeters, Sextant Gyros, Teledyne V.S.I., Bendix /King Gyros, Simmonds Precision Fuel Quantity Systems, and others as required.
Ability to read, write, and interpret technical duties is required.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees throughout the organization.
Proven track record demonstrating adaptability to change and the ability to respond to challenges in a changing environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Six (6) or more years’ airplane avionics and electrical experience as a technician on assigned aircraft required, five (5) years preferred or more on DHC-8/300 Series, H/UH/HH-60 helicopters and UV-18 airplanes.
Qualified by the appropriate USG armed forces airplane avionics and electrical course or civilian equivalent training.
Recent full-time experience in aviation maintenance with the assigned aircraft during the past 12 months.
2 years (2) of flight line and overhaul & inspection experience minimum as required.
Ability to pass and maintain solder certification.
Willingness to travel
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be required to operate a government general purpose vehicle
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders and work stands.
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
May be required to carry, push or pull up to and may exceed 50 pounds.
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds to height of four feet and be required to lift up to 35 pounds to height of 7 feet.
May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.
Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
Must be able to read and interpret newspaper and typewritten print.
Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sounds by ear over telephone.
Must be able to distinguish color and judge three dimensional depths.
May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, Aircraft Tug, etc.
Must have minimum 20/100 near and far vision, correctable to 20/20..
May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
Must be able to travel to and between remote locations

Nice To Haves

Completion of formal maintenance training on assigned aircraft is desired.
FCC License highly desired and may be required.

Responsibilities

Operationally checks repaired or modified systems for proper operation.
Performs quality maintenance on assigned avionics and electrical systems in accordance with federal aviation regulations, original equipment manufacturers, or military technical orders as specified in the statement of work instructions.
Repair and replace electrical and avionics components, such as directional gyros, and functional components including engine torque indicators, fuel quantity indicators, radios and course indicator units, etc. using required tools, power tools, machines, and associated equipment.
Read and interpret manufacturers' and maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
Examine all flight systems for air worthiness and reliability, and service all flight systems required to operate engines, flight controls, navigation aids to detect and diagnose malfunctions.
Inspect batteries and charging systems to detect and faults or weaknesses.
Test airplane navigation systems with approved troubleshooting procedures and diagnostic test equipment, to identify source of malfunction.
Repair or replace defective Radios and communication parts and components.
Perform miscellaneous duties as required to service aircraft.
May specialize in work, repair and modification of flight attitude indicators, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies.
Perform other qualified duties as assigned.
This classification activity, while normally accomplished in a typical aviation maintenance environment, may require travel to and between remote location(s) in austere environments, CONUS and OCONUS locations, and require the individual to work outside the shop environment