Avionics Technician - Ardmore,OK Job Ardmore area,Oklahoma USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Description POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Avionics Technician

Reports To:

Avionics Lead

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Department:
Avionics

Location:

Ardmore, Oklahoma

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary duties of this position are to install, troubleshoot, inspect, test, adjust, repair, and/or modify avionics systems, sub-systems and equipment installed on aircraft, in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES include:

Interprets and installs avionic system in accordance with installation drawings, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents with minimal or no supervision.

Responsible for inspecting components of avionics equipment for defects and examines accuracy of assembly and installation.

Troubleshoots to determine malfunctions on aircraft avionics components and electrical system components.

Accountable for testing avionics equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness of aircraft.

Provides analysis of tests results to identify adjustments, repairs, or replacement of defective components.

Assures that only tooling and equipment in current calibration is utilized for installation, repairs, or modifications of aircraft avionics/electronic system.

May accompany flight crew to perform in‑flight adjustments/tests and to determine/record required post‑flight repair work.

Inspects and tests aircraft communications components, navigation components, weather radar, auto pilot, compass systems, and accessories, certifying that all meet manufacturer's specifications.

Responsible for completing all reports, forms, and checklists as required in accordance with company, government, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

Complies with all safety requirements and uses all mandated safety equipment in accordance with company, government, and OSHA requirements.

Assists coworkers and those in other departments to successfully perform job duties and functions when necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Technical school certificate, military avionics training, or equivalent experience preferred.
2+ years of avionics or aircraft electrical maintenance experience (Part 91, Part 135, Part 145, or military).
Strong working knowledge of aircraft avionics systems, schematics, wiring diagrams, and AMMs.
Ability to read and interpret complex wiring diagrams, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
Experience with standard avionics test equipment (e.g., IFR, Nav/Comm testers, pitot‑static equipment).
Understanding of FAA regulations related to maintenance documentation and airworthiness.
Ability to work overtime, multiple shifts, and travel as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock.
The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, explosives, and risk of radiation.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of…

Avionics Technician - Ardmore, OK