Avionics Technician

Million Air; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Million Air Houston seeks an experienced avionics technician to perform line maintenance and troubleshooting on mid-size corporate aircraft. You will read schematics, interpret data, and work to ensure safety and reliability in every task.

Responsibilities include installing and calibrating navigation and radio systems, ensuring FAA regulations are met, and maintaining accurate documentation for all jobs performed.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in troubleshooting and repairing avionics systems common to mid-size corporate aircraft.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform line avionics work including navigation, radio, radar systems, and related installations.
• Read and interpret wire schematics and blue prints; ensure FAA compliance.
• Maintain airworthiness standards and document repairs, modifications, and installations.
• Complete data on forms and maintenance documents; sign off on discrepancies.

Skills

Avionics troubleshooting

Line maintenance

Read schematics

FAA regulations

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Would others describe you as a resourceful person? Are you good with details?
• Can you anticipate events before they happen?
• Do you have an inner need to do things right in a timely fashion?
• Do you always live up to your commitments?
• Are deadlines and organization important to you?
• Do you believe service to the client is top priority?
• Are you able to build and maintain close relationships with co-workers and clients?
• Do you constantly check up on the mechanical features of your car?

Objective

The avionics technician is responsible for performing aircraft line troubleshooting and work in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the FAA and the repair station. The avionics technician is responsible for researching, interpreting, and applying technical data to the task at hand.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform line avionics work specializing in navigation, radio, radar systems, and other electronic systems, including installation, calibration, etc.
• Read and interpret wire schematics and blue prints and be familiar with applicable FAA regulations.
• Must maintain a working knowledge of airworthiness standards and FAA regulations with the ability to find the needed information in various publications and establish standards and verify airworthiness of repairs, modifications and installations.
• Accurate completion of data on forms, tags, work instructions and other required documentation used in performance of their job duties.
• Perform corrective action and technician sign-off on discrepancy and computerized maintenance forms for all articles undergoing maintenance. All corrective sign-offs will be documented referencing acceptable and/or approved data.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine maintenance schedule and requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to exercise considerable initiative in taking prompt and decisive action to prevent or alleviate delays due to conflicts in scheduling, lack of materials, or faulty processes.
• Communicate with customers and employees in person, on phone, and through radio communications
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Distinguish between colors-red/yellow/green
• Moderate computer skills including Microsoft office products
• Basic mathematical knowledge
• Bi-linqual preferred

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Maintenance Director.

This position works inside a hangar and outside in all types of weather conditions and direct contact with both moving and non-moving aircraft. This position may be exposed to hazardous noise levels, chemicals, fumes, and machinery.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, to include but not limited to:

• Position requires sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Good physical condition, frequent lifting, carrying weight up to 35 pounds, and occasional pushing/pulling weights up to 100 pounds.
• Possible exposure to hazardous noise levels, chemicals, fumes, and machinery
• Outside work in all types of weather conditions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a non-exempt position.

This position includes shift work which requires working evenings and weekends, and on scheduled company holidays.

Travel

Travel is not expected for this position, but may occasionally be required for specific job functions.

Required Education and Experience

• Three (3) years' experience in the field of troubleshooting and repairing avionics systems most common to mid-size corporate aircraft, to include pitot-static work and transponder calibrations.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to pass a background check
• Participate in DOT drug and alcohol screening program

AAP/EEO Statement

Million Air is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, Responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with our without notice.