Avionics Technician

Essential Responsibilities:

• Use schematic diagrams, blueprint drawings, maintenance manuals and factory publications to operate, modify, test and repair aircraft electrical / avionics systems.
• Utilize test equipment to include but not limited to digital volt / amp meter, transponder ramp tester, fuel quantity tester, ITT calibration test set, and other test equipment required in the troubleshooting, modification, and repair of avionics / electrical systems.
• Use the T-6 Maintenance Manual, NATOPS and factory published manuals to operate and test respective aircraft avionics components.
• Initiate and complete applicable maintenance forms in NALCOMIS OOMA/VIDS MAFS as required.
• Order parts and materials.
• Obtain and maintain qualification as a Plane Captain and any associated licenses/qualifications necessary to perform the duties of an OMAT
  2. Operate ground support equipment.
• Identify and treat avionics/ electrical corrosion.
• Perform aircraft jacking and hoisting as required.
• Perform certification and recertification of altimeter systems.
• Perform calibration of directional guidance systems.
• Required to perform collateral duty inspections.
• Must obtain and keep current turn qualification.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work center.
• Comply with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Egress Familiarization, and Hazardous Waste and Tool Control programs.
• Comply with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment.
• Assist as directed to ensure safety, security and preservation of government / company owned equipment.
• Present a courteous and professional demeanor when dealing with customers.
• Furnish and maintain own hand tools.
• Operate portable firefighting equipment.
• Operate aircraft ground servicing equipment including vehicles, tugs, tractors, servicing carts, aircraft jacks and hoists, test equipment, hand tools, power tools.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

• Satisfactory completion of U.S. Armed Forces aircraft avionics school or other schools with equivalent curriculum or three (3) years of on-the-job training and/or experience working with similar avionics systems and components is required.
• Graduation from high school or GED required.
• Must be able to meet any Government / Company licensing / qualification requirements for the position.
• Must have three (3) years of experience in aircraft electrical / avionics maintenance including avionics corrosion detection, treatment and prevention, performing maintenance on avionics and/ or electrical systems, utilizing tools, blue prints, drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics and normal safety requirement.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and comprehend schematic diagrams, generate, sign off and order parts utilizing NALCOMIS OOMA/ VIDS/MAF OPNAV form 4790/60, utilize aircraft electrical/ avionics systems and applicable maintenance / technical manuals and publications.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of aircraft systems and nomenclature.
• Possess working knowledge and skill in the use of basic tools and test equipment.
• Must be familiar with the operational capabilities and limitations of electrical / avionics systems.
• Possess a working knowledge of the detection, prevention and treatment of corrosion.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Must obtain and keep current turn qualification.

• Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires frequent climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, carrying, balancing and reaching above shoulder level, pushing or pulling weight up to 70 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Must have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Requires hearing to normal range.
• May require use of respirator.
• Requires shift work and a diversity of working conditions that range from a standard shop/hangar type environment, where there…