Avionics Technician (in Woodland, CA)

Advanced Helicopter Services is a medium sized full-service helicopter facility headquartered in Northern California. We provide worldwide around-the-clock service and support. Our AHS team consists of highly qualified factory trained technicians and knowledgeable support specialists that take pride in their work in the areas of safety, reliability, and responsiveness. We hope you’ll join us as we continue to commit to Creating Raving Fans, Internally and Externally.

AHS values our employees and their families. All full-time employees are offered 100% paid medical*, dental and vision plans for its employees. Family medical is 50% employer paid. We also offer life/AD&D insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Account, supplemental insurance and Paid Time Off.

*Medical base plan is 100% covered.

The Opportunity

The Avionics Technician/Installer applies technical knowledge of and experience with avionics systems to install, troubleshoot and maintain all wiring on aircraft, and integrations. Restores aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. This position reports directly to the Airframe Services Program Manager and is an integral part of the Avionics team.

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

· Install GPS, radar systems, autopilot systems, and transponder equipment.

· Perform basic soldering, harness build up and installation including wire stripping and crimping, fault isolation and repair of avionics systems malfunctions.

· Maintains records in compliance with FAA and company requirements. Also meets customer’s needs.

· Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.

· Maintains equipment, tools and facilities in serviceable and working condition.

· Meets all job/Work Order deadlines, communicating to supervisor/manager when circumstances may prevent on-time completion.

· Assures proper information is shared re job timelines, shop issues, parts delays, and change orders.

· Accepts mentorship and coaching from Level II, III, and IV technicians and maintenance managers.

· Actively participates in and documents continuous on-the-job training.

· Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Competencies

· Communication Proficiency

· Troubleshooting

· Project Management

· Teamwork Orientation

· Thoroughness

· Time Management

Required Qualifications

· Possess at least 18 months of pertinent, verifiable, practical experience.

· Technician with verifiable general aviation, all-around flightline avionics experience.

· Experience with avionics system installation and avionics troubleshooting on aircraft.

· Ability to work off drawings and perform installs.

· Tech savvy with experience installing harnesses and programming.

· Valid driver’s license.

· Must be eligible for DOD clearance.

· Candidates must provide their own basic hand tools.

· Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. and be able to pass FAA regulated drug tests and a background check prior to start.

Preferred Qualifications

· Current, valid A&P license with verifiable experience a plus.

· Understanding and experience within a Part 145 repair station

· Model types preferred: Airbus EC120, AS350, (H125), EC130 (H130), EC135 (H135), BK117 (H145), Bell 429, 430, 407, 206, Leonardo 109, MD 500 series, Robinson R22, R44, R66.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The work environment is often not temperature/humidity controlled. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Must be available for overtime and weekend hours. This position is onsite or in the field as needed.

Travel

This position may require occasional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

EEO

Advanced Helicopter Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $43.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of aircraft avionics experience do you have?
• What models of aircraft do you have experience on?
• Do you have hands on experience with integrations? If so, how many years?

Ability to Commute:

• Woodland, CA 95695 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $43