FAA-Certified Aircraft Avionics Technician

Sanmina Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Huntsville, AL is seeking an SCA Engineering Technician to perform complex testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electro-mechanical and avionics systems in support of MIL-STD compliance and FAA repairman certification. This role emphasizes root-cause analysis and documentation to return aircraft parts to service.

You will work with engineers, QA and technicians under minimal supervision, using test equipment and schematics, with an emphasis on accurate data recording and

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree / 2-year Technical Degree with 4–6 years (or more) of directly related technical experience.
• FAA Repairman Certification: Ability to obtain and maintain FAA certification as a safety-sensitive repairman with a rating of Limited Accessory, Class 3, Electronics in an Air Repair station.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, able to read, write, speak, and understand English, and willing to undergo random drug and alcohol testing throughout job performance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and Repair: Perform high-level, complex technical work such as Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) repair down to the component level (resistors, capacitors, diodes, inductors, integrated circuits).
• Testing and Inspection: Execute automated and manual electrical performance tests, set up test devices, and perform mechanical inspections using calibrated tools.
• Documentation and Data Analysis: Compile detailed inspection reports, maintain maintenance logs, improve technical work documents, and utilize technical data to identify defects.
• Process Improvement: Analyze maintenance difficulties to recommend improvements to training programs, inspection procedures, and technical documentation.
• Collaboration: Partner with managers, engineers, quality assurance personnel, and technicians to resolve technical issues.
• Advanced Technical Execution: Perform non-prescribed assignments, adapt standard procedures or equipment using applicable precedents, construct components/subunits, conduct tests requiring minor setup modifications or subjective measurements, and compile engineering data to assist with design modifications and operational failure analysis.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Reading schematics

Electrical testing

Education

Associate's Degree / 2-year Technical Degree

FAA Repairman Certification

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in Huntsville, AL is seeking an SCA Engineering Technician to perform complex testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electro-mechanical and avionics systems in support of MIL-STD compliance and FAA repairman certification. This role emphasizes root-cause analysis and documentation to return aircraft parts to service.

You will work with engineers, QA and technicians under minimal supervision, using test equipment and schematics, with an emphasis on accurate data recording and