Nashville, TN - Avionics Technician

Education And Experience

The Avionics Technician performs inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, removal and replacement of aircraft instrument and avionics components and systems using various hand tools and test equipment to meet manufacturer's specifications, FAR's, industry standards, and Repair Station General Operating Manual (RSGOM) in a safe and organized work area. In addition, this position may perform as Qualified Inspector (QI); completes accurate and timely documentation;

and communicates and interacts with customers regarding aircraft technical issues. Above all, the Technician that we are actively seeking must have experience with a variety of Corporate Aviation avionics systems including but not limited to Collins Proline IV & Proline 21, Honeywell Primus 1000 & 2000, Garmin G1000. The most common airframes that we work on are Falcons, Cessna Citations, Hawker’s, Bombardier’s (Lear’s, Challengers, and Global’s), and Gulfstream’s.

• Troubleshoots, repairs, tests, removes and replaces avionics and instrument wiring and systems installed in various airframes using hand tools, test equipment, technical documents and technical reference materials. Orders necessary parts to complete the job. Inspects components and aircraft systems as a QI as needed.
• Enters description of work completed on the work order and properly documents removal and installation of aircraft parts and components according to approved data and Duncan Aviation approved procedures.
• Assists bench technicians in the resolution of discrepancies in avionics and instrument components and systems removed from aircraft. Provides OJT to less experienced technicians to ensure technician development and accurate work.
• Accompanies flight crews to perform in‑flight troubleshooting and adjustments and performs preflight evaluations of avionics and instrument systems.
• Communicates and interacts professionally with the internal and external customers to educate and answer questions regarding the technical functions of the customer's aircraft, within area of expertise.
• Maintains and cleans line maintenance test equipment and work area as required. Operates ground support equipment as necessary.
• Attends factory and company technical classes and participates in OJT to increase technical skills and proficiency. Maintains technical training log.
• Provides a continuation of service and is a point of contact for internal or external customers before or after scheduled hours of work.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

• Licenses/Certificates:
  Eligibility for Repairman's Certificate; QI designation. Must have a valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.
• Attendance:
  Regularly scheduled attendance required; on‑call and occasional multiple night travel rotation.
• Physical:
  Routinely up to 50 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs.; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; reads small print and identifies colors; hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration; tolerates products and materials associated with component maintenance; tolerates standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting.
• Environmental:
  Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and noisy environments.

• Associates degree in avionics, electronics, airframe/engine maintenance or related field or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of avionics, electronics, airframe maintenance or related experience required. Must have experience with a variety of Corporate Aviation avionics systems including but not limited to Collins Proline IV & Proline 21, Honeywell Primus 1000 & 2000, Garmin G1000. The most common airframes we work on are Falcons, Cessna Citations, Hawker’s, Bombardier’s (Lear’s, Challengers, and Global’s), and Gulfstream’s.

• Associates degree in avionics, electronics, airframe/engine maintenance or related field or equivalent required.
• Minimum five years of avionics, electronics, airframe maintenance or related experience required. Must…