Avionics Lead Technician/Manager

tsu.edu; Montana; Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Butte Aviation, Inc. in Montana is hiring an Avionics Lead Technician/Manager to supervise on the shop floor, inspect and repair aircraft systems, and oversee installation and testing of avionics equipment. The role demands technical leadership and hands-on troubleshooting in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will work with FAA-compliant procedures, interpret schematics, read wire prints, and manage tool usage while ensuring quality and safety standards in all tasks.

Qualificações

• 3+ years or more of pertinent, verifiable, practical experience in avionics.
• Experience with avionics system installation and troubleshooting on aircraft.
• Ability to work off drawings, schematics and perform installs.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise avionics technicians on the floor and report to Director of Maintenance.
• Inspect, repair, and overhaul aircraft components and systems per FAA regulations.

Conhecimentos

Avionics test equipment

Problem solving

Schematic reading

Wire prints reading

Electrical theory

Team supervision

Ferramentas

Ohmmeters

Pitot-static test boxes

Transponder test sets

Comms/navigation testers

Descrição da vaga

Butte Aviation, Inc., located in beautiful SW Montana, is hiring an Avionics Lead Technician/Manager:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities included, but not limited to:

• Supervise Avionic Techs on the floor and reports to Director of Maintenance
• Inspect, repair, and overhaul aircraft components and systems in compliance with specifications and FAA regulations.
• Troubleshoot system and component malfunctions and perform necessary maintenance work or re-work using various tools and diagnostic devices.
• Complete routine and non-routine maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and replacing aircraft communication, navigational and electrical equipment.
• Perform the installation and testing of electrical/avionics wire harnesses, components, and systems on aircraft per specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals.
• Build wire harnesses and install using acceptable practices for terminating splicing, soldering, wiring, and coax cabling.
• Set up and operates necessary test equipment to test transponder, communication and navigational equipment.
• Must be able to complete job assignments in allotted time frame.
• Ensure that the maintenance of the shop premises is kept in a clean and orderly manner.
• Performs a variety of duties, including but not limited to servicing, operating, maintaining, & repairing avionics equipment.
• Conducts technical analysis of products, modifications and enhancements to products in accordance with specific customer requirements and approved documentation.
• Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications.
• Perform assigned duties with integrity to ensure quality standards are met on all required inspections and work assignments.

Required skills/Abilities:

• Show proficiency with avionics test equipment and inspection tools and possess a working knowledge of standard test equipment, ohmmeters, pitot static test boxes, transponder test sets and comm/navigation testing equipment.
• An ideal candidate must have problem solving and organizational skills and the ability to perform basic inspections and repairs.
• Ability to learn new skills and methods of repair.
• An ideal candidate will have at least 3 years or more of pertinent, verifiable, practical experience.
• Verifiable general aviation, all-around flightline avionics experience.
• Experience with avionics system installation and avionics troubleshooting on aircraft.
• Ability to work off drawings, schematics and perform installs.
• Tech savvy with experience installing harnesses and programing
• Must be comfortable in small, and sometimes uncomfortable spaces, for extended periods of time.
• Candidates must provide their own basic hand tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work meticulously in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective supervisory and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to read, understand and accomplish maintenance manual procedures. Must be able to research, read wire prints, and order parts.
• Utilizes a good understanding of electronic theory to effect timely repairs.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems down to component level.
• Demonstrates organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to perform consistently under stressful conditions.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic principles, aircraft wiring, and schematic diagrams.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations and industry standards governing avionics maintenance and installations.

Requirements:

• Active, valid Driver's License required.
• High school diploma, or GED required.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and FAA regulated drug/alcohol tests prior to start. Will be enrolled in our random drug pool.
• Must be able to pass a TSA/FBI Background Check