Avionics Technician

rlcllc; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RLC, LLC seeks an experienced Avionics Technician to service offshore helicopters from Broussard, LA, with travel to Gulf Coast airbases. 14/14 schedule, hands-on testing of navigation, autopilot, radios, and related systems.

The role requires 3–5 years in Bell 206/407 and S-76, an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate, and the ability to read FARs and maintenance manuals. Offshore locations may be involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of related avionics experience on Bell 206/407 and S-76 aircraft.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required, plus valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret FARs and maintenance manuals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment for damaged or malfunctioning components and verify connections.
• Test radio/navigation equipment with oscilloscopes, watt meters, and meters.
• Replace defective components and repair or overhaul aircraft systems.
• Document maintenance actions in aircraft records as required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Aviation maintenance

Documentation

Reading schematics

Education

Airframe and Powerplant Certificate (FAA)

Tools

Oscilloscope

Watt meter

Ammeter

Voltmeter

Soldering iron

Job description

RLC, LLC is seeking an experienced Avionics Technician to support our fleet of offshore helicopters. The position is based in Broussard LA but will involve travel to our airbases along the Gulf Coast. The schedule is 14/14.

Summary

Working with or without supervision in performing tests and repairs, navigation, auto pilot, compass, radio transmitting and receiving components in accordance with diagrams, manufacturers specifications, FAR’s and FAR 145 Repair Station Manuals, using electrical measuring instruments, wiring diagrams and hand tools. All work performed will consistently comply with company policy and procedures.

• Examine equipment for damaged or malfunctioning components, loose or broken connections and wires.
• Attach test equipment to unit being tested, turnknobs on equipment to specified settings, and observedial or digital readings to test radio circuitry for defects.
• Test equipment for factors such as power output, frequency power, noise level, audio quality, and dial calibration, using oscilloscopes, radio frequency and watt meter, ammeters, and voltmeters.
• Replace defective components and parts, such as transistors, coils, and integrated circuits, using soldering iron, wire cutters, and hand tools.
• Remove and replace defective units that are not repairable.
• Insert plugs into receptacles and boltor screwleads to terminals to connect radios and equipment to power source, using hand tools.
• Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output. May install, test, adjust, modify, and repair intercommunication systems
• Repair aircraft and related equipment in accordance with the manufactures and company directives. Assure that maintenance discrepancies are properly recorded in the aircraft maintenance records.
• Read and interpretmanufacturers and FAR 135 maintenance manuals, 145 repair station requirements, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience

A minimum of 3-5 years of related experience on Bell 206, 407 Series aircraftand a working knowledge of the S-76 Series model aircraft.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Maintain a current and valid Airframe and Power plant Certificate from the FAA. Maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.

Other Qualifications

May be required to work at locations other than assigned base including overnight travel offshore.