AVIONICS TECHNICIAN/INSTALLER - AUBURN,WA

TEMP TO HIRE CONTRACT TO HIRE

MUST BE HELICOPTER

Current, valid A&P license with verifiable experience a plus.

Understanding and experience within a Part 145 repair station.

Job Descriptions

Company is a comprehensive helicopter maintenance and FAA Certified Repair Station located at the Auburn Municipal Airport, minutes away from Seattle, Washington. Our highly qualified factory trained technicians take pride in safety, reliability and efficiency, encompassing our commitment to providing our customers with superior knowledge, service and support for all of their helicopter needs. We hope that you will join us as we continue to commit to Creating Raving Fans, Internally and Externally.

CHS values our employees and their families. All full-time employees are offered 100% paid medical*, dental and vision plans for its employees. Family medical is 50% employer paid. We also offer life/AD&D insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Account, supplemental insurance and Paid Time Off. *medical base plan is 100% covered.

The Opportunity

The Avionics Technician/Installer applies technical knowledge of and experience with avionics systems to install, troubleshoot and maintain all wiring on aircraft, and integrations. Restores aircraft to safe, airworthy condition. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and is an integral part of the Avionics team.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Install GPS, radar systems, autopilot systems, and transponder equipment.

Perform basic soldering, harness build up and installation including wire stripping and crimping, fault isolation and repair of avionics systems malfunctions.

Maintains records in compliance with FAA and company requirements. Also meets customer’s needs.

Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.

Maintains equipment, tools and facilities in serviceable and working condition.

Meets all job/Work Order deadlines, communicating to supervisor/manager when circumstances may prevent on-time completion.

Assures proper information is shared re job timelines, shop issues, parts delays, and change orders.

Accepts mentorship and coaching from Level III and IV technicians and maintenance managers.

Actively participates in and documents continuous on-the-job training.

Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Competencies

Communication Proficiency

Troubleshooting

Project Management

Teamwork Orientation

Thoroughness

Time Management

Required Qualifications

Garmin integrations.

Possesses at least 24 months of pertinent, verifiable, practical experience.

Technician with verifiable general aviation, all-around flightline avionics experience.

Experience with avionics system installation and avionics troubleshooting on aircraft.

Ability to work off drawings and perform installs.

Tech savvy with experience installing harnesses and programming.

Valid driver’s license.

Must be eligible for DOD clearance.

Candidates must provide their own basic hand tools.

Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. and be able to pass FAA regulated drug tests and a background check prior to start.

Post-employment will be enrolled in our Safety Sensitive Drug and Alcohol Program.

Preferred Qualifications

Current, valid A&P license with verifiable experience a plus.

Understanding and experience within a Part 145 repair station.

Model types preferred: Airbus EC120, AS350, (H125), EC130 (H130), EC135 (H135), BK117 (H145), Bell 429, 430, 407, 206, Leonardo 109, MD 500 series, Robinson R22, R44, R66.

Manufacturers: Garmin, Genysis, Collins Aerospace, Dynon

Job Type: Temp-to-hire

Pay: $62.00 - $72.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Experience in Helicopter TECHNICIAN/INSTALLER?

Experience:

• Aircraft maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Airframe & Powerplant License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road