Retail Avionics Technician

Davita Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services company is looking for a Retail Avionics Technician in San Antonio, TX. Applicants should possess a strong background in electrical modifications and troubleshooting, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. The role involves performing on and off aircraft electrical tasks, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and may require rotating shifts to meet operational demands.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related experience in avionics required.
• Familiarity with electrical/electronic theories and systems necessary.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical modification and repairs on aircraft.
• Conduct troubleshooting for electrical and environmental systems.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality checks.

Skills

Electrical modifications

Connector terminations

Wire handling

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Job Title: Retail Avionics Technician

Location: San Antonio, TX 78226

Duration: 12 months assignment with possible extension

Shift Schedule: Candidates should be available to work variable shifts based on business need, 1st and 2nd

Pay Rate: SCA pay rate of $42.89/hr (37.96/hr + 4.93H&W).



Role & Responsibilities:

• Performs on and off aircraft electrical modification to electrical wiring and system components


• Perform complex connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables and fiber optic wiring.


• Understand wire handling and routing instructions.


• Perform sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables in accordance with standard processes.


• Demonstrate technical ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements


• to perform electrical modification/repair.


• Adhere to government and company procedural guidance, perform assembly, installation, visual inspection of physical characteristics,


• modification of wire bundles & electrical assemblies, operational and quality checks of aircraft work.


• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft electrical and environmental systems of moderate difficulty at the organizational or depot maintenance level.


• Performs aircraft bench and/or flight line operational testing and troubleshooting in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives.


• Performs assembly, installation, check-out physical characteristics, operational testing and modification of wire bundles in the testing,


• development and modification of aircraft in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives.


• Responsible for the proper performance of assignments and the prudent handling of product, tools and equipment.


• Required to consult with management and peers to assess best work process.


• Will assist and train less senior employees.


• May be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.


• Able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.


• Perform all duties of lower Electrics classifications as required to successfully accomplish assignments.


• Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts,


• etc. to accomplish assigned work.


• Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures


• Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes.


• Use any and all precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality

Required Skills/Experience:

• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.


• Able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.


• Able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may


• include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime


• Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access


• and on the job performance.


• Will be required to assist other team members (General Mechanics, Structures, Avionics) in order to ensure cost/schedule targets are met.


• This position requires the ability to pass assessment during the training cycle.


• This position requires adherence to the SA Tool and FOD procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

• Position requires 4+ years of experience in those duties as previously described for satisfactory performance.


• Position requires 4+ years of experience/knowledgeable in electrical/electronic theories and systems sufficient to perform assigned duties.


• Ability to work rotating shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Depot Level/Modification maintenance.


• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.

Typical education/experience:

• High school diploma or GED and typically 4+ years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.