Melbourne Avionics Technician – Heavy Aircraft Maintenance

STS Technical Services; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Services in Melbourne, FL is seeking an experienced Avionics Technician to troubleshoot, test, modify and repair aircraft instrument, electrical and electronic systems on commercial aircraft. You will work from manuals, schematics and approved maintenance data while upholding strict safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with heavy maintenance, documentation, and the ability to read maintenance manuals and blueprints.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of heavy aircraft maintenance experience on commercial aircraft.
• Strong working knowledge of documentation required to support heavy aircraft maintenance.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Familiarity with Airworthiness Directives.
• Familiarity with Service Bulletins.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals.
• Ability to read and interpret technical instructions.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to use required tools, gauges and instruments.
• Understanding of hazardous material handling and disposal requirements related to assigned work.
• Must have the required tools for the position.
• Must meet qualifications necessary to obtain a SIDA badge

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain aircraft instrument, electrical and electronic systems.
• Perform operational testing of avionics systems and components.
• Modify and repair aircraft systems and components as assigned.
• Complete work in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.
• Follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Use blueprints, schematics, technical drawings and maintenance manuals to complete assigned work.
• Record completed maintenance accurately and assume responsibility for work performed through required sign-off procedures.
• Service, troubleshoot, repair, modify, preserve, maintain and overhaul aircraft systems and components.
• Use required tools, gauges and instruments safely and effectively.
• Support experimental and developmental work when assigned.
• Follow applicable requirements for hazardous material handling and disposal
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support daily maintenance operations

Skills

Heavy aircraft maintenance

Read blueprints/technical drawings

Read and interpret maintenance manuals

FARs knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

STS Aviation Services in Melbourne, FL is seeking an experienced Avionics Technician to troubleshoot, test, modify and repair aircraft instrument, electrical and electronic systems on commercial aircraft. You will work from manuals, schematics and approved maintenance data while upholding strict safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with heavy maintenance, documentation, and the ability to read maintenance manuals and blueprints.