Are you a demonstrably skilled Avionics Technician? Are you looking for a full-time, permanent job with a growing company? Vartan Aero is an aircraft product support service provider currently looking to hire an Avionics Technician to work at our North Charleston, SC location where we provide support to all the big names in the aerospace industry. 

Find us on the web at www.vartan.aero

* Shift Flexibility Required

Expected skill set:
• Experience in troubleshooting electronics and equipment using wiring diagrams, service manuals, layouts, and other detailed information
• Ability to be on a rotation for 24/7 aviation technical support coverage. This position is typically 1st shift but the candidate will need to change as required based on work demand
• Ability to travel as required and obtain a passport
• Must demonstrate strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must demonstrate a superior customer-oriented attitude
• Must demonstrate strong/broad knowledge of aircraft systems and avionics sub-systems
• Must possess proficiency using personal computers and Microsoft Office
• Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems, a multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and work proactively in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

Description of tasks the jobholder has to adhere to independently:
• Support an environment conducive to the successful installation of IFE/avionics and other aircraft electrical equipment 
• Serve as primary Charleston location product subject matter expert for IFE/avionics customer and site production contacts after initial product-focused training, with travel as needed to customer facilities both domestic and international
• Coordinate with internal and external customers face to face, via email and chat functions, and via phone and/or conference calls
• Perform support, installation and configuration of IFE (in-flight entertainment)/avionic equipment/other electrical related tasks
• Read and interpret drawings, instructions, wiring diagrams, specifications, and other technical documentation to perform job functions
• Perform rework to harnesses and fiber optic cables such as pin replacements and fiber cleaning (training can be provided)
• Support release of replacement unit parts from bonded spares storage
• Track job tasks performed and invoice all worked hours appropriately
• Coordinate with admin/management staff to perform project management functions for customers, partners/vendors and internal teams on scheduling, tracking and reporting of issues 
• Serve as subject matter expert for input/updates to the product service manuals such as CMMs, AMMs, and other pertinent documents
• Perform cross-training of other team-members to ensure adequate skill crossover for secondary shifts/vacation/surge-demand
• Attend all related customer and partner meetings as needed
• During periods of downtime, support standard operations teams with other aircraft reworks (training provided)
• Other duties as needed during times of excess demand such as assisting other field service activities at request of local site Manager

Physical Requirements include but not limited to:
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms 
• May be required to handle or feel objects, tools or controls 
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus 

Benefits:

• 100% Employer paid health insurance after 1 year of service, 75% employer paid during first year of employment (excluding dependents)
• Employer paid Short Term Disability insurance (excluding WA employees)
• Employer paid Long Term Disability insurance
• Employer paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
• Option for Supplemental Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• 80 hours paid vacation per year at 3.0769 hours per pay period
• 52 hours of sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Overtime paid at time and half
• Worked holiday pay paid at triple time
• Opportunity to travel with costs covered 100% by the employer