Overview:
The Avionics Mechanic installs and repairs electrical parts, units and components on aircraft.
Responsibilities:
- The Avionics Mechanic installs units, parts, equipment, and components in avionics assembly, according to blueprints and specifications provided
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Fabricates and assembles prototype equipment for a variety of military aircraft and is familiar with military technical manuals, technical orders, modification work orders and blue prints
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Coordinates with project engineer personnel throughout the project and provides technical assistance to project engineers
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Services, repairs and overhauls aircraft to ensure airworthiness
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Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft components, such as wiring harnesses, power distribution systems, and functional components including communication/navigation systems, and flight control/aircraft monitoring systems using hand tools, power tools, machines, equipment, soldering irons, and connector installation tools
- Reads and interprets maintenance manuals, technical manuals, FAA FAR’s and commercial aircraft manuals.
- Services batteries to keep aircraft in safe operating conditions
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Installs units, parts, equipment, and components in structural assembly, according to blueprints and specifications, using hand tools and power tools
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Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education:
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High School Diploma or GED required
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Technical or Military School Training preferred
Experience:
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Four years direct experience in avionics maintenance, primarily in the military aviation field or appropriate military occupation specialty training.
Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO or higher.
