What are the responsibilities and job description for the Avionics Technician position at Hillsboro Aero Academy?
Avionics Technician – Hillsboro, OR
Job Description:
Hillsboro Aero Academy's operations are expanding, and we are now accepting applications for an Avionics Technician experienced with installations and troubleshooting on airplanes and helicopters. This is a key position in a growing, dynamic general aviation company based in the Portland, OR area.
Job Duties:
- Installation of new avionics equipment in airplanes and helicopters
- Troubleshooting and repair of installed avionics in customers' aircraft, including our flight school fleet of over 90 aircraft.
- Constant variation in dealing with new technology avionics as well as legacy equipment - no two days will be exactly alike.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with installations and repair of avionics in general aviation aircraft
- Experience with avionics in both single and multi-engine airplanes and helicopters
- Experience with Garmin, Bendix-King
- Flexibility in work schedule
- Potential travel on short notice for limited duration
- Dynamic, challenging, and fun work environment with supportive team-oriented culture
- Wage commensurate with experience and capability. Competitive benefits package.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- A & P preferred
- Pilot license a benefit
- Enthusiastic about aviation
- Team player
- Results oriented/Goal driven
Benefits Offered:
- Affordable health care benefits
- Company 401(k) with match
- PTO (20 days in first 2 years, 25 days after 2 years, 30 days after 5 years)
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
- 2-week Sabbatical after 5 years
- Discounted flight training
- Employee recognition program
Hillsboro Aero Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer