Support Technician - Avionics

AAR; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Professional development

Job summary

AAR is seeking an Avionics Support Technician in Rockford, IL for avionics routine work on heavy aircraft during A–D checks. The swing shift runs 4:00 PM–2:30 AM. You will read manuals, troubleshoot avionics and electrical systems, and assist with installations under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with aviation or mechanical maintenance experience preferred. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Aviation or mechanical maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend technical direction and documentation.
• Read, understand, and implement directions from maintenance manuals to locate components.
• Troubleshoot avionics and electrical systems using approved data and supervision.
• Perform avionics and electrical work with supervision.
• Understand engineering methodology for systems installations.

Skills

Technical reading

Troubleshooting avionics

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Support Technician - Avionics

Location: United States-Illinois-Rockford

Job Number: 18961

Avionics Support Technician is responsible for effectively performing avionics routine work associated with heavy aircraft A, B, C, and D checks. This position will be working swing shift (4:00PM-2:30AM).

What you will be responsible for:

• Must be able to read and comprehend technical direction and documentation.

• Reads, understands, and implements directions of appropriate maintenance manuals to identify and locate associated components on the aircraft.

• Troubleshooting aircraft avionics and electrical systems using approved technical data and supervision.

• Performing avionics and electrical systems using approved technical data and supervision.

• Performing avionics and electrical modifications with supervision.

• Understanding engineering methodology for systems installations.

Qualifications:

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

• Aviation or mechanical maintenance experience preferred.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Generous paid time off program

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

• The environmental characteristic for this position is a warehouse setting.

• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional warehouse environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $16.84 to $21.27 hourly. This range reflects the base pay for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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