ABOUT AAMSI

Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales, Inc. (“AAMSI”), located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, was founded in 1953 and has been a U.S. Department of Defense Contractor since the mid-1970s. AAMSI, in over sixty years of service to its military and commercial customers, has built a solid reputation within the Aerospace and Defense industries while providing engineering, product development, manufacturing, distribution, repair and refurbishment support for a wide range of products and platforms. WWW.AAMSI.COM

First Aviation’s other operating subsidiaries are Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc., in Wichita, Kansas, Aviation Blade Services Inc. in Kissimmee, Florida, Evōlution Aerospace, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, Master Support, Inc. in Kissimmee, Florida, and Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. See www.firstaviation.com for more detail.

As our company has grown and evolved, our values have remained consistently focused on quality, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction. Today, our company and its employees are more committed than ever to the pursuit of excellence in the products and services that we provide to our customers.

Job Description

AAMSI is in need of an Avionics Repair Technician. The incumbent will be responsible to carry out different test procedures using both manual and semi-automatic test benches to evaluate, repair and certify customer units. The ideal candidate will use both their theoretical and practical knowledge of electronics to identify the failures, using schematics and other resources, at the circuit card level down to the component level. The technician will need to have good soldering skills to remove and replace a variety of components as part of the repair process. Position is in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to diagnose accurately and repair quickly to keep up with monthly targets.

Core Requirements:

• 5 plus years' experience and possessing a strong background in testing, troubleshooting and repairing analog, digital, and RF/ L-band radios to a component level.
• Experience working with electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies is required.
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical schematics and test code.
• Must be able to carry out complex technical instructions and test procedures in the testing, troubleshooting and repair of military avionics.
• Must have current knowledge and training on the use of advanced test equipment such as Spectrum, Network & Logic Analyzers, O-scopes, Signal and Pulse generators.
• Prior experience and knowledge of ARINC 429, 629, 664, MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, RS-485 protocols are desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to isolate failures on customer units down to the SRU and another level down to piece part using manual and/or automatic test benches.
• Experience working with FPGAs, embedded microprocessors, and microcontrollers is also a plus.
• Computer literate and familiar with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Basic computer data entry skills are required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet customer and contractual lead-time requirements.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with internal customers and be a team player.

Education/Experience/Other Requirements:

• Graduation from an advanced Military Electronics training program and Military Avionics experience is a plus. Prior experience in commercial sector (MRO, OEM) is also welcome.
• IPC-STD-001 solder training and certification is also a plus.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and able to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A currently active U.S. security clearance is a plus.
• Drug screening and criminal background checks are required.

Note: This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned to this position but is intended to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. As the nature of business demands changes so may the essential functions of this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• troubleshooting and repairing analog: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person