Aircraft (UH-1H II) Avionics Technician

AAR; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AAR is seeking a skilled Avionics Maintenance Technician for WASS MAINTENANCE in the United States. The role involves inspecting, testing, adjusting and repairing avionics systems including radar, radio, navigation, autopilot and compass across aircraft platforms.

You will work from blueprints and manuals to ensure airworthiness and compliance with FAR requirements. Responsibilities include on-aircraft diagnostics, in-flight adjustments, wiring harness fabrication and training of maintenance

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of a 2 year electronics-avionics technical school or equivalent military experience.
• FFCC License with Element 3 or FAA A&P License is required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in aircraft installation, inspection, maintenance and repair.
• Must have experience with working from blueprints, diagrams, specifications, service manuals, sketches and other incomplete data.
• CMF 15 aviation MOS series or equivalent.
• Position requires U.S. Department of State Security clearance.
• UH-1H II experience.
• Oconus: Level 2 Spanish; ability to pass physical.
• Preferred: FCC Radiotelephone License.

Responsibilities

• Inspect avionics components for defects and installation accuracy.
• Test avionics equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions.
• Repair or replace defective components per blueprints and manuals.
• Calibrate installed or repaired equipment to specs.
• Assist with in-flight adjustments and post-flight repairs.
• Comply with 91.411 and 91.413 inspections.
• Operate ground station for air-to-station check.
• Fabricate wiring harnesses and support avionics upgrades.
• Provide training and oversight of avionics technicians as needed.

Skills

Aircraft installation experience

Blueprint reading

Security clearance

UH-1H II experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Electronics-avionics technical school (2 years)

FFCC license with Element 3 or FAA A&P license

Job description

About Us

AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society. The Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program, an AAR business, headquartered in Rockledge, FL, provides global, world-class expeditionary and conventional aviation solutions to the US Department of State Air Wing.

Role Description

Responsible for inspecting, testing, adjusting, and repairing avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, pulse, navigation, auto pilot and compass systems, installed in aircraft, using hand tools and test equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect components of avionics equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation.


• Test avionics equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness, using test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital meters and counters, and circuit analyzers.


• Adjust, repair, or replace defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents, using hand tools.


• Calibrates installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.


• Accompany flight crew to perform in-flight adjustments and to determine and record required post-flight repair work.


• Complies with FAR required maintenance such as 91.411 and 91.413 inspections.


• Operate ground station for air-to-station check of radar or other equipment.


• Fabricate wiring harnesses. - Complies with Avionics upgrades and modifications.


• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization policies and applicable laws.


• Provide Host Nation training and oversight of avionics mechanics in support of performing maintenance on aircraft and their associated engines and sub-systems to ensure airworthiness.


• Provide oversight and training for maintenance contractors if required.


• Assist with the development of a HN mechanic training program and the creation of targeted On the Job, OJT, training modules to address capability deficiencies when identified.


• Comply with technical data as outlined in US army Manual 95-1 and DA-DOS PAM 738-750-751 or U.S. Air Force Technical Order and DoS supplements and SOPs.

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Graduate of a 2 year electronics-avionics technical school or equivalent military experience.


• FFCC License w with Element 3 or FAA A and P License.


• Minimum 8 years of experience in aircraft installation, inspection, maintenance and repair required.


• Must have experience with working from blueprint drawings, diagram, specifications, service manuals, sketches, templates and other incomplete data.


• CMF 15 aviation MOS series or another military-commercial equivalent.


• Position requires a U.S. Department of State Security clearance.


• UH-1H II experience

Oconus

• Ability to pass physical.


• Level 2 Spanish.

Preferred

• Current Radiotelephone License issued by the Federal Communications Commission, FCC.

Compensation And Benefits

• Temp position


• Salaried Position.


• 48-hour work schedule.


• Competitive salary.


• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.


• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

AAR is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, or expressions. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our people, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Job

WASS MAINTENANCE

Primary Location

United States

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

Exempt

AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.