Avionics Technician - Hillsboro

Overview

Aero Air is a People Centered Aircraft Service Company. We invite applicants for the position of Avionics Technician in Hillsboro, Oregon. We offer a very competitive wage and excellent benefit package, including relocation reimbursement, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with automatic 3% employer contribution, healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), employer funded HRA, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, corporate discounts on travel and gym memberships, and more.

Avionics Technician

The Avionics Technician supports the repair station s avionics needs by installing, inspecting, testing, adjusting and repairing avionics equipment such as radio, navigation, autopilot or other control systems in aircraft.

• Research technical data and perform inspection, testing, adjusting, and repair of avionics equipment.
• Inspect components of avionics equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation.
• Test avionics equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness.
• Continual use of test equipment, such as comm/nav/pulse simulators, digital meters and counters, and circuit analyzers.
• Adjust, repair, or replace defective components based on analysis of test results.
• Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
• Calibrate installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
• Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
• Occasional travel to perform duties away from base.
• Repair and maintenance of company equipment.
• Maintain reliable, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Successful completion and favorable results of pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background check.
• Adhere to all Aero Air policies and standards of conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.
• Must maintain a valid U.S./state issued driver s license with clean driving record.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software including applications and programming.
• Strong mathematical skills and the ability to apply relating specifically to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees, vendors, and individuals at all levels of the organization and community.
• Service-oriented and able to build productive professional relationships.

• FCC General Radio Operator License preferred.
• Airframe and Powerplant License preferred.
• Garmin experience highly desirable.
• Corridor and maintenance/parts manual access software is desired.
• Experience with Lear 45, Pilatus, Phenom, Mustang and Gulfstream, or any combination of these aircraft.
• Post-secondary education or training in aircraft maintenance or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in related aircraft avionics.

• Working near moving mechanical parts and near fumes or airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals.
• Work is typically performed in an indoor hangar or outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions.
• Noise level is usually moderate to loud.

• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times without assistance.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds with assistance.
• Requires the ability to read, hear, talk, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb all day.
• Accurate hand/eye coordination.
• Finger dexterity and hand strength with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally required to climb on a ladder.
• Ability to wear and utilize personal protective equipment.

Under the Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration (DOT-FAA), the above listed position is categorized as a safety sensitive role. DOT-FAA regulations require informing applicants of the five drug categories tested during the post-offer, pre-employment drug test and while employed if selected for a random drug test: marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine, opioids, and phencyclidine.

Aero Air is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, familial status, parental status, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected…