Avionics Field Mechanic: Travel & Aerial Firefighting

Billings Flying Service; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Billings Flying Service in Billings, MT, seeks an Avionics Specialty Mechanic to support avionics repairs and maintenance on multiple helicopter platforms during field operations under a Part 145 repair station.

This is a field position reporting to the Helicopter Program Manager; travel will be required based on company needs. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to FAA regulations.

Full-time with competitive pay and benefits.

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)

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Avionics technician

Independent worker

Driver's License

Communication skills

AP license (Preferred)

Job description

Billings Flying Service in Billings, MT, seeks an Avionics Specialty Mechanic to support avionics repairs and maintenance on multiple helicopter platforms during field operations under a Part 145 repair station.

This is a field position reporting to the Helicopter Program Manager; travel will be required based on company needs. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to FAA regulations.

Full-time with competitive pay and benefits.