Avionics Technician

Job Title:                                Avionics Technician

Reports to:                             Maintenance Shop Lead

Classification:                        Non-Exempt

Time Commitment:               Full-Time Employment

Position Summary

As a member of the team your primary job location will be at St. Mary’s Regional Airport (2W6) in California, MD. Avionics Technicians support all aircraft and are responsible for ensuring that assigned aircraft are maintained in accordance with applicable FAA standards.  Specifically, Avionics Technicians are specialists who are responsible for all of the electronics aboard the aircraft, as well as the wiring that connects to the electrical system. This position requires in-depth experience with installing new avionics packages and integration with existing components. They are also required to ensure that aircraft logbooks and company reporting requirements are met.

Essential Functions

• Support daily flight operations, pre- and post-flight inspections.
• Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot avionic and electrical issues that may arise during aircraft operation and ensure the equipment meets mandated requirements and specifications.
• Complete all checklists, forms and reports, as required by Company, government, and/or contractual regulations or guidelines.
• Comply with all applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships by providing information relating to status of current work orders or projects. 
   Interface with domestic and foreign government representatives regarding the use of local logistical infrastructure.
• Must be available to work scheduled hours in the scheduled locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Skills Required

• Strong Troubleshooting abilities and Schematic interpretation.
• Working knowledge of ISR payloads.
• Strong knowledge of General Aviation Avionics and Custom installation experience.
• Working knowledge of applicable FAA standards.
• Attention to detail and ability to complete required reports on a timely basis. 
• Ability to work in a collegial manner with Company employees, vendors, and customers. 
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Skills Preferred

• FAA issued Airframe & Powerplant Certification.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship. 
• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 5-10 years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience.
• Certifications for specific aircraft may also be required.
• Possess and maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits as required for assigned work.
• Ability to secure & maintain a secret level security clearance. 
• Ability to successfully pass a drug test.

Travel 

• Travel throughout the United States and locations outside of the United States, including austere locations may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a variety of physical conditions, including austere conditions.
• Ability to wear respirator or other required safety equipment.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

AIRTEC Benefits Overview-FTE

• Competitive Pay.
• Medical Insurance with HSA Savings Account (Individual/Families).
• Dental Insurance (Individual 100% Paid/Families).
• Vision Insurance (Individual 100% Paid/Families).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Elective Group Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance.
• 401(k) 5% Safe Harbor and Profit-Sharing Program with Employee Participation.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care).
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Safe/Sick Leave).
• College Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Training.
• Education Recognition Bonus Program.
• Flexible Work Schedules.
• Employee Events (monthly lunches, summer picnic, holiday parties etc.).
• Overtime for Non-Exempt Positions.

AIRTEC, Inc. 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.