Experienced Aircraft Avionics Technician (Installer) at NorthPoint Aviation Brainerd, MN

NorthPoint Aviation; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan

Basic life insurance

Growth opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

NorthPoint Aviation in Brainerd, Minnesota, is looking for an experienced Aircraft Avionics Technician. This role involves performing maintenance and repairs on aircraft avionics components and electrical systems. The ideal candidate must have prior avionics experience, a high school diploma or GED, and be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Benefits include vacation time, health insurance, and a salary range of $50,000 to $100,000 per year depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in aviation electronics or related subjects required.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on aircraft avionics components.
• Test and troubleshoot instruments and systems.
• Maintain repair station records as required.

Skills

Avionics experience

Ability to read schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

General computer applications

Basic knowledge of wire harness fabrication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Circuit testers

Oscilloscopes

Voltmeter

Job description

North Point Aviation is seeking an experienced Aircraft Avionics Technician / installer at our maintenance facility in Brainerd, Minnesota. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career with a great company. Must have prior Avionics experience. Avionics license / schooling preferred.

What We Offer

• Vacation time
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401K plan
• Basic life insurance
• Growth opportunities
• Community involvement
• Great earning potential ($50,000 - $100,000 per year depending on experience)

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance / repairs on all aircraft avionics components and electrical systems components, such as airborne navigation and communication systems, autopilot systems, weather radar, transponder, pitot static systems, compass systems, instruments and accessories.
• Become familiar and proficient with all shop test and maintenance gear.
• Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
• Must be able to perform all avionics functions unsupervised, at any time. Maintain a clean and neat work area. Help with other housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Perform other activities and projects as approved by the Avionics Manager.
• Must be familiar with and be able to read and understand maintenance manuals / wiring schematics and have at minimum, basic knowledge and experience with general computer applications. (i.e., Microsoft, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of wire harness fabrication, pitot static, RVSM systems testing and repair preferred.
• Ability to maintain repair station records and documents as required.
• Assist co-workers and those in other departments to successfully perform job tasks and functions when necessary.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in aviation electronics or related subjects is required (FCC License Preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and coordinate work with that of technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
• Ability to set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform simulated functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and be able to perform moderately strenuous physical tasks which include bending, stooping, kneeling and working overhead for long periods of time.
• Previous experience with the following manufacturers preferred: Garmin, Honeywell (Bendix/King), L-3, Aspen, Avidyne, PS Engineering, JPI Instruments and/or (S‑Tec) is a plus.
• Ability to operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications is a plus.
• FAA A&P mechanic a Plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.