Avionics​/Elec Tech II

Avionics/Elec Tech II in GAC Savannah

Position

Purpose:

Provides technical expertise in testing aircraft systems, troubleshooting and repairing system discrepancies to ensure minimum schedule impact. Demonstrates technical expertise by implementing process changes to reduce cost and meet schedule without compromising safety or quality. May fill in for the Senior Avionics/Electrical Technician, ensuring that safety and quality goals are enforced at all times while adhering to daily work plans to maintain schedule requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) years experience in an avionics/electrical career field, or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and two (2) years related experience.
• A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred. Other FCC preferred. Other NCATT preferred.

• Demonstrates technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
• Performs the installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems on aircraft per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring defect‑free system.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations: troubleshoots processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge required to effectively and efficiently repair or replace defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity.
• Demonstrates effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering and pinning of wiring.
• Performs and complies with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Sets up and operates necessary test equipment.
• Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented and ready for inspection.
• Tests and maintains test equipment, electronic systems, and components.
• Complies with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations.
• Adapts to sudden schedule changes.

• May include flight tests on aircraft as required for support of aircraft certification and final phase testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of other aircraft systems or disciplines such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls, or structural installations and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work in confined areas and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Shift: Multiple shifts (1st and 2nd).
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Travel:
  None.
• Location:
  
  GAC Savannah.