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Avionics Technician - Charleston, SC: PlaneTechs

Company NamePlaneTechs
Job CategoryAerospace/Aviation; Installation/Maintenance
LocationCharleston, SC
Position TypeFull-Time, Contract
Experience2-5 Years Experience
Date PostedOctober 8, 2009
PlaneTechs
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Job Description:
  • Within budgeted or estimated time, repair, modify, install, and perform routine maintenance of all Avionics systems with accuracy and with minimal assistance.
  • Ability to assemble and install wire harnesses.
  • Accurately interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, wiring diagrams, system schematics, drawings, engineering orders and other documents from both the customer and company.
  • Apply deductive reasoning to troubleshoot and repair and/or check complex systems.
  • Properly utilize Avionics test equipment to perform systems test and keep abreast of new and advanced test equipment and the use of such equipment.
  • Properly utilized and maintain Avionics hand tools to perform repairs and installations.
  • Keep leadership and co-workers apprised of work progress and/or problems.
  • Accurately document work performed as set forth by company and customer maintenance programs on a daily basis using the standard format. Prepare routine reports and correspondence.
  • Fabricate per drawings and standard practices wire bundles and assemblies to include marking of wires, properly securing wires into bundles, and termination of wires into a variety of contacts and connectors.
  • Take immediate corrective action regarding unsafe conditions.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
  • Operate ground support equipment e.g. power carts, Hi-Reach, etc. as required
Job Requirements
Skills and Knowledge:
  • Ability to communicate effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels regarding all job-related issues both verbally and in writing.
  • Must have working knowledge of Avionics systems and their operation and the proven ability to troubleshoot basic problems.
  • Must have broad, overall knowledge of other aircraft systems e.g. hydraulic, flight controls, etc. and major components.
  • Ability to perform basic to intermediate mathematical functions such as add, subtract, divide in units of measure and ability to compute rate, rations and percentages.
  • Demonstrated ability to research proper hand-tools utilizing standard wiring practices manuals.


Education and/or Experience:
  • Three years recent hands-on related, commercial or military heavy aircraft avionics experience.
  • Must have Boeing aircraft experience.
  • Airframe license is desired.



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