Avionics Field Mechanic

Billings Flying Service, Inc.; North Dakota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

16 paid holidays

Job summary

Billings Flying Service, Inc. seeks an Avionics Specialty Mechanic to support avionics repairs and maintenance across multiple aircraft platforms during field operations and under a Part 145 repair station. Travel will be required based on company needs.

You will wire, install, test, and verify avionics equipment, interpret diagrams, and ensure installations meet FAA and manufacturer instructions. This role is field-based and reports to the Helicopter Program Manager.

Qualifications

• Avionics technician with mechanical skills or a mechanic with avionics proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions aligned with company direction.
• Driver’s License is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A&P License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a team with high ethics, safety, and honesty.
• Communicate effectively on technical data, quality conformity, and time management.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, aircraft blueprints, and schematics.
• Wire, install, test, and verify avionics equipment and accessories; diagnose issues using tools and manuals.
• Modify existing wire harnesses and fabricate new ones.
• Ensure installations comply with FAA regulations and manufacturer instructions.
• Exercise sound judgment on job sequencing, troubleshooting, and disposition of discrepancies.
• Able to climb ladders and move around shop and aircraft during workday.

Skills

Avionics technician

Electrical troubleshooting

Wiring diagrams

Field service

A&P License (Preferred)

Job description

About Billings Flying Service

Billings Flying Service (BFS) is a solutions provider for the aviation industry, specializing in CH-47 aerial firefighting and heavy lift services. The BFS fleet of CH-47Ds, one UH-60A, and light helicopers are capable of fighting wildfires by either bucket or tank.

About the Role

The Avionics Specialty Mechanic will be responsible for supporting avionics repairs and maintenance on multiple aircraft platforms during field operations and under a Part 145 repair station. This position is a field position and reports to the Helicopter Program Manager. Travel will be required based on company needs.

What You’ll Do

• Operate within a team environment with the highest level of ethics, integrity, safety and honesty
• Effectively communicate with team members in areas of technical data, quality conformity, and time management
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, aircraft blueprints, and schematics
• Wire, install, test, and verify operation of avionics equipment and accessories; identify and correct electronics failures using hand tools, test equipment, technical documents, and technical reference materials
• Modify existing wire harnesses and new wire harness fabrication
• Assure that installations are done in accordance with procedures described in FAA Regulations and manufacturer instructions
• Use sound judgment and technical aptitude to make good decisions regarding job sequence and techniques, troubleshooting and discrepancy resolution
• Be able to climb ladders, apply finger and hand dexterity in using hand tools, be able to move around the shop/hangar area and within aircraft continuously throughout the workday

Your Required Qualifications

• Highly skilled avionics technician with a mechanical skill set or a mechanic with a high skill set in avionics
• Ability to work independently and make economic decisions based on overall company vision and direction
• Driver’s License
• High level of both verbal and written communication
• A&P License (Preferred)

Full-time employment with competitive compensation based on experience and credentials. Medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K with up to 4.5% company match. PTO and 16 paid holidays.