Avionics Technician: PlaneTechs
| Company Name | PlaneTechs |
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| Job Category | Transportation/Logistics; Other |
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| Location | Wichita, KS |
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| Position Type | Full-Time, Contract |
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| Salary | $70,000 to $80,000 per year |
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| Experience | 10-15 Years Experience |
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| Desired Education Level | High School |
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| Date Posted | May 10, 2008 |
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Current Openings for Experienced Avionics Technicians
Avionic Technician
Job Description:
- Within budgeted or estimated time, repair, modify, install, and perform routine maintenance of all Avionics systems with accuracy and with minimal assistance.
- 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
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:
- Ten years recent hands-on related, commercial or military heavy aircraft avionics experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience/training.
- Airframe license is desired.
Keywords: Avionics Technician, Radio Electrical Technician, Avionics Mechanic, Radio and Electrical Mechanic, Aircraft, Wiring, MRO, Maintenance Facility, Aircraft Mechanic, C&D checks, Airplane Mechanic, Aviation, Electrical |
