Avionics Technician

Position Title: Avionics Technician

Position Reports to: Maintenance Manager & Avionics Supervisor 

Department/Location: Fargo Jet Center - Fargo, ND

Primary Operational Objectives:

The Avionics Technician will be responsible for performing the installation & maintenance of Avionics/Electronics systems on general aviation/corporate aircraft.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshoot malfunctions of aircraft avionics and electrical systems components in accordance with MFG specifications and FAA guidelines.


• This job function includes support of the following avionics systems:

- Transponder/ADS-B/DME 

- WAAS GPS/FMS 

- Airborne Navigation & Communication systems 

- Weather Radar/XM Weather 

- Autopilots & Compass systems 

- Audio distribution & integration systems 

- Inflight Connectivity 

• This position involves working with avionics equipment from the following OEMs: 

• Garmin


• Collins Aerospace


• Honeywell


• Universal Avionics


• Starlink


• Gogo

• The FAA Part 145 CRS environment will involve supporting the following aircraft types:

- Textron (Cessna, Hawker, Beechcraft)

- Pilatus

- Bombardier (Learjet, Challenger)

- Gulfstream

- Cirrus

• Communicate with team leads & other team members to ensure effective workflow and coordination between related departments.


• Identify and resolve issues in a timely manner as they arise during scheduled tasks.


• Complete all checklists, forms and reports as required in accordance with the company, government, and FAA regulations and guidelines.


• Maintain adequate knowledge to understand and follow the repair facility's Inspection Procedures Manual.


• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company team members, vendors, and customers.


• Responsible to follow and comply with all safety rules and regulations.


• Must be able to work hours as directed by your supervisor.


• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Degree or certificate from an accredited two (2) year college, university or technical school in avionics maintenance or electronics required or equivalent experience


• Experience with GA/Corporate aircraft; supervisory experience a plus


• Knowledge of aircraft component repair


• Knowledge of avionics, electronic and electrical test equipment


• Knowledge of U.S. government regulations for federal contractors and FAA maintenance programs


• Excellent communication skills


• A&P License a plus


• Repairman Certificate a plus


• FCC General Radiotelephone License a plus

 Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling required.


• Frequent work in small spaces, extreme temperatures, and heights above six feet, noisy environments and flying.


• Frequent work with products, material and chemicals associated with aircraft maintenance. 


• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 

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