Repair Technician

Gables Engineering, Inc.; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gables Engineering, a HEICO company, is seeking an Avionics Repair Technician for our Coral Gables, Florida facility. You will inspect, troubleshoot, repair and test communication, navigation and flight control panels.

As a non-exempt, on-site role, you will work with technicians to diagnose component boards, use multimeters and oscilloscopes, and document repair work to FAA traceability standards. A 5+ year electronics background and an electronics degree are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree or equivalent military/technical trade experience.
• 5+ years of electronics experience, avionics preferred.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics and manuals.
• Experience using avionics test equipment for environmental tests.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs by testing head control panels to diagnose and troubleshoot component boards.
• Uses test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies.
• Replaces defective circuitry and components using hand tools.
• References manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams to solve problems.
• Provides written repair estimates to customers as needed.
• Records work and parts in FAA traceability systems.
• Tracks and closes work orders in the ERP system.

Skills

Electronics theory

Schematics reading

Test equipment knowledge

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics

Military/technical trade experience

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Building the future of custom avionic control panels since 1946. Gables Engineering, a HEICO company, designs and manufactures bestinclass avionics controls-and we're looking for talent to help drive what's next at our Coral Gables, Florida facility.

POSITION: Avionics Repair Technician

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Repair Station

POSITION SUMMARY

The Repair Technician is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and testing communication, navigation and flight control (ATC, ADF, TCAS, Audio) panels.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs repairs by conducting various functional tests on single, dual and multiple head control panels (TCAS, ACP, mechanical units) to diagnose and troubleshoot component boards to the component level.
• Uses standard test equipment such as power supplies, multimeters which measure voltage/current/resistance, function generators, and oscilliscopes.
• Adjusts and replaces defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronic components (thru hole or surface mount) using hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, soldering irons and vacuum desoldering guns.
• Consults technical manuals, test procedures, schematics and wiring diagrams to solve component and circuit problems.
• Provides written repair estimates to customers as necessary based on complexity of repair work.
• Enters description of work completed on work orders and properly documents removal and installation of parts in accordance with FAA traceability standards.
• Tracks and closes work orders using in-house IFS ERP system.

JOB SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong electronic theory and troubleshooting skills (component level)
• Ability to read and interpret drawing, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of various test equipment to include multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other special avionic test equipment to support environmental testing.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to support several projects and engineers while balancing priorities and schedules as necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well with employees at all levels.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• S. degree in electronics or equivalent military/technical trade experience.
• 5+ years of electronics experience (avionics preferred)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light Work- This role may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Most essential functions are performed while sitting but walking and standing is occasionally required.
• Manual dexterity is required in the assembly or fabrication of parts which may result in the repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Visual acuity is required for visual inspection of boards involving small defects, small parts, using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Gables Engineering is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer V/D.