Avionics Installer

* First shift, Monday-Friday work only

Job Duties:

• Troubleshoots and repairs existing systems.
• Installs, wires, and mounts avionics systems and accessories in aircraft.
  • Receives customer orders from Avionics Manager.
  • Analyzes details of installation.
  • Determines overall project solutions and methods.
  • Determines correct interface of equipment being installed.
  • Pulls appropriate parts.
  • Creates or otherwise obtains proper wiring diagrams per specifications.
  • Fabricates equipment shelves per customer specifications.
  • Fabricates and installs antenna doublers.
  • Modifies existing instrument panels or fabricates new panels.
  • Properly programs / configures installed equipment.
  • Completes configuration sheets and all other paperwork required for FAA approval of the installation.
  • Performs final testing using appropriate test equipment.
  • Coordinates customer installation projects with various departments to ensure projects are completed within deadlines.
• Maintains effective relationships with management, staff and other departments to deliver high quality service to customers and the organization.

Requirements

Experience and Skills

• Two-year Trade School or Vocational Degree in Avionics or equivalent work experience required.
• Prior general aviation experience strongly preferred, but not required.
• Three years’ minimum related experience in installation and/or avionics technician work in the aviation industry preferred.
• Knowledge of FAA certification processes, including parts, repair processes, drawings, and all applicable compliance requirements.
• Able to make proactive service decisions and move forward with projects based on available information; able to think analytically and select a solution from many alternatives.
• Proficient in computer skills, including MS Office, Word, Excel, Internet. Able to learn and utilize all available Wipaire software packages.
• Able to meet FAA regulatory and safety requirements in all aspects of the work.
• Able to maintain high quality standards and attention to detail in all facets of the work. Able to maintain utilization and efficiency standards.
• Able to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage own work in a fast-paced environment. Able to work unsupervised, make moderate level decisions independently, and solve problems effectively and creatively.
• Able to identify, evaluate, problem solve, and give direction regarding problem resolution for individual issues.
• Hear, speak and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions, in order to communicate with people inside and outside the organization.
• Apply manual dexterity and visual acuity for tool, installation and computer equipment use and to review detailed diagrams, specifications, regulations, and information.
• Kneel, bend, squat, reach, and lean several hours throughout the day while performing installations.
• Lift equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Climb ladders while performing avionics installations on aircraft.
• Move around the shop area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Use finger and hand dexterity in using hand tools to perform installations.
• Comply with drug testing requirements in compliance with federal regulations.

Benefits

Employer will start you with a signing bonus of $2,500, and you will also receive a full benefits package including health, dental, 401(k) plan with employer match and other benefits. In addition, you will get 15 days of PTO, holiday pay, all while working with great people in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Women, minorities, the disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply.