Avionics Technician (contract)

LTA Research; Mountain View (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Monthly wellness stipend

Mental health benefit

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in California is looking for an Avionics Technician for a 6-month contract. This position involves working on research and development flight vehicles, ensuring system integration and operational support.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of avionics experience, with skills in installation, troubleshooting, and using various tools. Benefits include excellent medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years, preferred 5+ years of avionics experience.
• Experience with maintenance and repair of electrical wiring harnesses.
• Ability to operate various maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and functional testing of avionics systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning systems effectively.
• Document all work performed on aircraft accurately.

Skills

Avionics experience

Electrical wiring harness maintenance

Cockpit avionics retrofit

High voltage knowledge

Installation team management

Proficient in multimeters and hand tools

Operating lifts and maintenance platforms

Familiarity with Google Suite

Education

2 years avionics experience

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license (preferred)

Tools

Multimeters

Crimpers

High voltage testers

Job description

*this is a 6-month contract position.

LTA Research and Exploration, an aerospace start-up, is seeking an Avionics Technician specializing in systems integration on research and development flight vehicles. In order to help advance our goal of bringing revolutionary airships to life, the Avionics Technician will work directly with the appropriate company personnel to organize, plan, and execute the troubleshooting, installation, and inspections of various subsystems. This position will also provide flight operational support as required.

Responsibilities:

• Four years’ experience in an avionics/electrical career field or two years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics plus two years of aviation experience.
• Performs tasks to include the removal/installation of avionics electrical components, fabrication of wire harnesses, installations, terminations, ring‑out, and functional tests of avionics/electrical systems.
• Without supervision, performs the installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.
• Troubleshoots processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• Demonstrates the skills and knowledge required to effectively and efficiently repair or replace defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity.
• Sets up necessary test equipment; conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented and ready for inspection.
• Complies with the company FOD program, tool control program, 6‑S program, and all safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years, preferred 5+ years of avionics experience
• Maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience on electrical wiring harnesses
• Previous cockpit avionics retrofit experience
• Knowledge of high voltage electrical, ESC, BMS, and batteries
• Previous experience managing installation teams
• Compliant with all environmental health and safety policies and procedures
• Proficient in using tools such as multimeters, crimpers, high voltage testers, calibrated tools, calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and other hand tools
• Proficient in operating man lifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and maintenance platforms
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets) and other basic technology
• Ability to get DOT driver license

Preferred:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license

Compliance Requirements:

• Background check clearance
• Drug Test clearance wherever applicable

What We Offer!

• Relocation assistance
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, 70% for dependents)
• Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
• Parental leave
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching up to 6%
• Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
• Mental health benefit
• Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields

Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.