Avionics Technician- DTW

About Sky West

Looking for the next step in your Aircraft Maintenance career? As a Sky West A&P Mechanic, you will be a part of a fast-paced environment full of variety that puts your talent to work on our growing fleet of aircraft. Plus, those with military A&P experience are eligible for a $7,500 bonus with a commitment to work at Sky West for at least three years.

This rewarding opportunity will help you gain new skills as you work nose-to-tail on our aircraft, belong to a world-class family of fellow mechanics, and have a crucial impact on the entire Sky West operation.

• Meet all FAA and safety-related Requirements
• Effectively troubleshoot all aircraft systems
• Make timely, critical decisions regarding aircraft safety
• Responsible for proficiency in all documentation and paperwork, including parts paperwork
• In a hangar environment, a technician will be performing avionics inspections, routine maintenance (e.g., FOQA downloads), and troubleshooting systems
• Other duties as assigned

• Hold a valid, unrestricted, driver's license
• Hold a valid FAA-issued A&P certificate
• Additional experience and training in any of the following is preferred:
  • Graduated from an accredited avionics school
  • Military training in avionics or electronics
  • Associate's degree or higher in electronics
  • Eighteen months’ experience in the avionics industry
• Meet all FAA and safety Requirements
• Familiar with, read, and understand company, manufacturer, and wire-diagram manuals, including schematics
• Possess basic avionics skills
• Work history demonstrates being a self-starter, working well in a team environment, and effectively using aircraft manuals to troubleshoot and repair aircraft avionics and electrical systems
• Possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license
• Have a minimum set of tools (see minimum tool list)
• Problem-solving and organizational skills are required
• Work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Exercise good judgment in working with people in a team environment as well as in aircraft maintenance and safety

• Comfortably lift 60 lbs. routinely with or without reasonable accommodation

• Graduated from an accredited avionics school
• Military training in avionics or electronics
• Associate degree or higher in electronics
• Eighteen months experience in the avionics industry
• A&P certification with previous avionics experience
• This is a Department of Transportation safety-sensitive position

This position will require the selected candidate to travel outside the station for training in addition to the completion of their new hire onboarding.