CBA - Avionics Technician - Navy C-12 Program - NAS Patuxent River, MD

essential functions

the essential functions include but are not limited to, the following duties. Additional essential functions may be identified by the organization and listed as such in the incumbent's performance appraisal elements. Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function. Those that are listed under the examples of work are not all-inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the organization.

faa a&p license geared towards avionics maintenance.

• obtains a proper pass down concerning discrepancies reported by speaking to the pilots, technicians or reviewing work order books and flight cans. Performs system checkout by the proper maintenance manual. Identifies failures of a system that verifies the discrepancy reported. Reports the findings to the immediate supervisor. Isolates system failure to possible root cause of failure. Repairs or replaces defective items to correct failure.
  
  Performs system testing for operational integrity. Obtains proper maintenance manual, blueprints, and schematics to perform a checkout of the system.
• researches to ensure current directives are incorporated or addressed concerning the system.
• contacts outside services (manufacturer, technical representatives, etc.) for assistance when required to perform maintenance.
• recommends the management systems to be installed. Identifies system failure and replaces or repairs defective items. Performs operational system checkout utilizing proper manual or checklist. Reports repair to the quality control department for acceptance. Completes maintenance sign-offs. Completes all required correspondence to deliver the aircraft back to ready-for‑flight status. Performs ground runs or test flights to ensure system operations. Debrief essential personnel on the repair, and maintenance actions.
• performs maintenance on aircraft avionics and electrical systems to prescribed specifications.
• troubleshoots to determine malfunctions in aircraft avionics, electrical, engine, propeller, and airframe systems.
• repairs aircraft avionics, electrical, engine, propeller, and airframe systems.
• installs, inspects, tests, and repairs all aircraft systems including communications, navigation, electrical, engine, propeller, and airframe systems. Calibrates installed systems to prescribed specifications.
• orders replacement parts when necessary. Uses all mandated safety equipment.
• completes all checklists, forms, and reports as required. Exhibits positive courteous behavior with customers, businesses, and coworkers.
• assists coworkers and those in other departments to successfully perform job tasks and functions when necessary.
• follows all safety procedures and practices as established by the company and regulatory bodies. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

incumbent performs other job‑related tasks as assigned and required; any duties/tasks included in the employee's performance evaluation elements are essential to that employee's position within the job classification.

the following minimum qualifications have been identified by subject matter experts (sme) who have supervised this position or functioned in the position; they are based on job analysis information supplied by these smes. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the director of human resources in writing, identifying the related education and experience that demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position. If a candidate believes he/she needs a reasonable accommodation to meet these minimum qualifications or, if called for an interview, to attend such an interview, the candidate must notify the director of human resources in writing of the need for the accommodation and identify the specific accommodation requested.

education and/or experience:

• graduation from a standard four (4) year high school or equivalent (ged) and five (5) years of experience in work related to the above‑described examples.
• faa a&p license.

the following skills and abilities are required:

• to understand and use the english language both oral and written to communicate information or ideas to another person or persons.
• to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; to compute rate, ratio, and percent; to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume; to apply basic algebra and geometry; to apply…