Avionics Installation Technician 2

Garmin Ltd.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin's benefit program

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time Avionics Installation Technician 2 at its headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and testing certified and experimental avionics systems in various aircraft.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in aviation and installation techniques is required. The role includes developing documentation and mentoring lower-level technicians. This position provides eligibility for benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in general aviation, maintenance or avionics.
• Ability to read/interpret wiring diagrams and manuals.
• Experience in aircraft wiring harness fabrication and installation.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and test avionics systems.
• Develop documentation for new avionics systems.
• Mentor lower-level technicians and assist in maintenance.

Skills

Avionics systems installation

Wiring diagrams interpretation

Troubleshooting avionics installations

Mentoring technicians

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Avionics Installation Technician 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and testing certified and experimental avionics systems in FAR (Federal Aviation Regulations) part 23, 25, 27 and 29 aircraft.

Essential Functions

• Develop documentation, testing and training plans for new avionics systems to meet internal/external needs
• Modify aircraft to accommodate panel and remote-mounted avionics equipment with demonstrated wiring, termination techniques and harness skills
• Prepare new aircraft wiring harnesses in accordance with Engineering drawings and installation documents
• Troubleshoot existing avionics installation interconnects with an advanced understanding of repair station practices
• Apply solutions and support advanced installations
• Use ramp test equipment to verify proper function of installed avionics
• Partner with Engineering in development and verification of new installation documentation
• Complete Repair Station and aircraft paperwork (logbook entries, FAA 337, W&B, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements
• Mentor lower-level technicians and apprentices
• Assist in maintenance and aircraft movement in the hangar

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must possess a minimum of 5 years general aviation, maintenance or avionics experience and/or an equivalent combination of education, military aviation experience and/or aviation-related experience
• Must possess experience substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description with installing avionics systems in piston, turbine and turbojet aircraft
• Must possess demonstrated ability to read/interpret aircraft wiring diagrams and installation manuals with the ability to determine basic system integration and configuration
• Demonstrated ability in aircraft wiring harness termination techniques, wire harness fabrication and harness installation techniques in general aviation aircraft
• Demonstrated ability in the operational testing and modification of aircraft pitot‑static systems, including aircraft transponder testing and RVSM requirements
• Knowledge of FAA Regulations relating to avionics installations, testing requirements and how to apply those to assigned tasks
• Must possess the ability to routinely bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally team lift up to 100 lbs. while using safe lifting techniques; push/pull equipment up to 200 lbs.; stand and sit for extended periods of time; kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl; climb and use ladders to connect cables and walk long distances throughout the facility; repetitive motion; tolerate products, materials and fumes associated with aircraft maintenance; tolerate working in confined spaces and heights above four feet
• Tolerate working in extreme temperatures and noisy environments

Desired Qualifications

• FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certificate
• Experience using desktop computer systems
• Experience producing and modifying drawings using AutoCAD
• Basic aircraft sheet metal skills related to avionics installations

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits