Avionics Service Technician

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Augusta
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

Position Details:
Title: Avionics Service Technician
Location: Augusta, GA
Shift: Monday - Friday - will rotate between 1st and 2nd shift (8-hour long shifts)
about two months on 2nd shift is required once a year.
Compensation: $26 - $35/hour (based on experience). A&P License may qualify for higher hourly rate.
Benefits: Company offers Comprehensive Healthcare, 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested, Paid Time Off starting on day one, Bonus opportunities, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance, and Learning & Training opportunities
Travel: less than 10% (may travel to customer locations or other Standard Aero facilities as required).

Position Description- Avionics Service Technician
The Avionics Service Technician troubleshoots and repairs (or sends out for repair) avionics systems that are malfunctioning in customer aircraft, and installs avionics systems and components. Directly and openly communicates with customers regarding the status and time frame of repairs. The Avionics Technician uses sound judgment and technical aptitude to make decisions regarding installation, troubleshooting, and discrepancy resolution. The Avionics Technician is technically competent and is expected to be able to accomplish most of his/her duties with minimal supervision. As customers are on site at the facilities, professional appearance and communication skills are required in order to create a positive and lasting professional relationship.
--- Troubleshoots and repairs Flight Management Systems (FMS,) Satcom and Airborne Radio Telephone Systems, EGPWS/TAWS, communications, navigation, radar, TCAS/XPDR, DME, autopilot/flight director, audio, ADF, Cabin Management/In-flight Entertainment (IFE), and other sophisticated avionics/electronics systems.
--- Installs avionics systems on customer aircraft.
--- Provides emergency power supply battery service for customer aircraft in-house.
--- Maintains continuous communication with customers regarding the status of avionics work on their aircraft.
--- Uses electrical hand tools, testing equipment, and soldering equipment.
--- Documents all work accomplished (a.k.a. sign-off) in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
--- Works fair share of overtime and travels to customer locations or other Standard Aero facilities as required.
--- Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company policies and procedures.
--- Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a military veteran with formal avionics systems and electronics education/training and two to three years' experience in electronics and/or avionics in the aviation industry.
--- Demonstrated ability to locate and apply FAA regulations, Advisory Circulars, Orders, and Notices etc.
--- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and plan work activities in an organized manner.
--- Must have good interpersonal and verbal skills in order to communicate with customers and employees.
--- You also must be willing to obtain your A&P license within a reasonable time upon hire.

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