What are the responsibilities and job description for the Avionics Mechanic position at Billings Flying Service?
Billings Flying Service (BFS) is a solutions provider for the aviation industry, specializing in CH-47 aerial firefighting and heavy lift services. Leveraging 35 years of experience with fixed wing and rotorcraft, BFS is positioned to solve the most difficult aviation problems.
Since 1997, BFS has operated fire-fighting helicopters across the world, including Chile, Indonesia, South Korea, and the United States. The BFS fleet of CH-47Ds, UH-60A, are capable of fighting wildfires by either bucket or tank. Aircraft are supported through BFS’s FAA 145 repair station and talented staff. .
BFS owns and operates a FAA 145, AS9110, and Boeing certified maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility for the CH-47 Chinook. Established in 2019, the MRO facility supports the BFS Chinook fleet, commercial CH-47 customers, the United States military, and foreign militaries. The facility focuses on CH-47 drivetrain, dynamics, hydraulics, actuation, and flight controls.
About the Role
The Avionics Specialty Mechanic will be responsible for supporting avionics repairs and maintenance on multiple aircraft platforms under a Part 145 repair station. This position is based at Billings Flying Service in Billings, MT and reports to the Avionics supervisor. Travel will be required based on company needs.
What You'll Do
• Operate within a team environment with the highest level of ethics, integrity, safety and honesty
• Effectively communicate with team members in areas of technical data, quality conformity, and time management
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, aircraft blueprints, and schematics
• Wire, install, test, and verify operation of avionics equipment and accessories; identify and correct electronics failures using hand tools, test equipment, technical documents, and technical reference materials
• Modify existing wire harnesses and new wire harness fabrication
• Assure that installations are done in accordance with procedures described in FAA Regulations, BFS standards of procedure, and manufacturer instructions
• Use sound judgment and technical aptitude to make good decisions regarding job sequence and techniques, troubleshooting and discrepancy resolution
• Be able to climb ladders, apply finger and hand dexterity in using hand tools, be able to move around the shop/hangar area and within aircraft continuously throughout the workday
Your Required Qualifications
• Highly skilled avionics technician with a mechanical skill set or a mechanic with a high skill set in avionics
• Ability to work independently and make economic decisions based on overall company vision and direction
• Current and valid Driver’s License
• High level of both verbal and written communication
• A&P License (Preferred)
Work Environment/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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work performed in field settings.
• Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors, and fumes.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Billings Flying Service provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
• Full-time employment with competitive compensation based on experience and credentials. Medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K with up to 4% company match.
• Flexible Work Life Balance
