Electronics Technician Job Description

About Us:

Safe Flight, a leader in aviation safety and flight performance systems, was founded in 1946. The company pioneered the development of Stall Warning and Angle of Attack, Automatic Throttle Systems, Wind Shear Warning, and many other innovations in aircraft instrumentation, flight performance, and control systems for fixed and rotary winged aircraft. With product installed on over two-thirds of the world’s aircraft, Safe Flight counts among its customers the majority of the world’s aircraft manufacturers, more than 50 airlines, hundreds of operators of corporate jet aircraft and U.S. and International Armed Services.

Safe Flight’s benefits include employer-funded health care, on-site lunch program, 401K contribution, Wellness and Education Reimbursement, paid-time off and sick time, and various other programs.

Job Summary:

Safe Flight has an immediate opening for an Electronics Technician. The successful candidate will gain a unique hands-on design opportunity facilitated by Safe Flight’s on-site manufacturing and Engineering laboratory while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of Engineering and Production personnel.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Set up electronic systems and devices.
• Assemble and connect system components.
• Build prototype models based on technical guidelines.
• Monitor and report on project progress.
• Estimate damage and calculate the cost of materials.
• Test system functionality and analyze data.
• Repair malfunctions in circuitry and other system structures
• Read and comprehend complex manuals and diagrams.
• Update reports and maintain inventory.
• Collaborate with engineers and other professionals on technical tasks.
• Use various tools to build and repair systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Must be computer literate, possess good written, verbal and interpersonal skills and be fluent in English.

Education and Experience:

· Associate degree in Avionics or related field; or a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an electronic test technician for digital and analog circuits.

· Experience in an ISO or AS9100 certified manufacturing facility; and with surface mount assembly a plus.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Safe Flight 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: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tools provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• West Harrison, NY 10604: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person