Avionics Electrician

Columbia Helicopters; Aurora (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aviation seeks an Avionics Electrician to perform maintenance on aircraft electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience and a high school diploma, with a preference for those holding an A&P license. Join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring mission readiness in critical operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in aircraft electrical maintenance.
• A&P license preferred, with specific experience in CH-47 or CH-46.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on aircraft electrical components and systems.
• Document inspection findings and maintain work areas.
• Utilize Lean tools for continuous improvement.

Skills

Knowledge of standard wiring practices

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Ability to work independently and in a team

Ability to read, write and speak English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Further education in technical field

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

General mechanics hand tools

Job description

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For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family!

As an Avionics Electrician, you will perform maintenance on aircraft electrical components, component parts and aircraft electrical systems.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics or other technical data to determine the feasibility and method to perform the assigned task.
• Cleans and inspects components, component parts and aircraft wiring installations for damage and wear using visual examination and special tooling and equipment.
• Replaces or repairs damaged or worn component parts and wiring using general hand tools, special tools, pneumatic tools and precision measuring equipment. Assembles components and wire harnesses with same tools and equipment.
• Utilizing special tools, circuit testers, meters and equipment; performs tests and/or checks as required to confirm component and system serviceability.
• Document all inspection findings and work performed/corrective action in the appropriate maintenance records.
• Maintains work areas and tools in a clean and organized manner, practices proper tool and FOD control.
• Performs work safely and utilizes the appropriate technical data for the assigned task. Work is generally completing in Aurora but may require travel to Domestic and International Field locations.
• Monitors and supports continuous improvement activities by utilizing Lean and continuous improvement tools striving to identify and eliminate waste in all its forms in an effort to improve quality and safety, decrease lead time and reduce cost.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education or advance instruction relative to technical field is preferred.
• Requires 3+ years’ experience performing maintenance on aircraft electrical components, component parts and aircraft electrical systems.
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license preferred (Airframe license is equivalent to 1 year experience; Powerplant license is equivalent to 1 year experience; A&P license is equivalent to 2 years’ experience)
• Requires knowledge of standard wiring practices using contact crimp tools, inserting/extracting tools, wire stripping methods, connective types and contacts; experience with wire routing requirements.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and hand tools appropriate to the assigned tasks; general mechanics hand tools and appropriate tool box are required.
• CH-47 or CH-46 specific experience preferred; Military aviation avionics/electrical background preferred
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends as assigned dependent on production needs
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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