Avionics Technician

About us

Rapid Avionics is a small business in aviaion in Rapid City, SD. We are professional, agile, innovative and our goal is to provide our customers with knowelable service to help the repair and upgrade their aircraft with the latest avionics our providers have to offer..

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• State of the art tooling

Rapid Avionics is looking for an apprentice avionics/maintenance technician to join our team. Looking for someone with a positive attitude that is self-motivated.

The responsibilities of the avionics/maintenance technician include running cables, mounting antennas, connecting instruments for navigation and engine monitoring, and installing radios, autopilots, and passenger entertainment systems.

To be a successful avionics/maintenance technician, you should possess great attention to detail and a strong working knowledge of advanced electronics and systems diagnostics. Ultimately, a top-notch avionics technician should have great math skills, manual dexterity, and experience with quality control analysis.

Avionics/Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

• Installing and testing complex avionics equipment and electrical systems on aircraft.
• Ensuring that all avionics equipment works properly before take-off and that it does not interfere with any other electronic device.
• Removing, repairing, and re-installing any problematic avionics equipment before an aircraft is cleared for take-off.
• Performing intricate and highly reliable soldering on components for navigation and communication.
• Assembling and installing electrical components.
• Providing accurate diagnoses of difficult avionics problems.
• Keeping detailed records of all repairs and work performed on the aircraft.

Qualified candidates will:

· Possess a valid FAA issued Airframe & Powerplant Certificate OR be coachable and willing to commit to an apprenticeship program.

· Have a general working knowledge of aircraft engines, airframes, and maintenance procedures.

· Be comfortable working on a small but mighty team and be willing to pitch in wherever needed.

· Be familiar with aircraft tooling and quality maintenance methods.

· Have experience with basic equipment such as multimeters and calibrated tools.

· Be able to secure and maintain appropriate airport authority badging.

· Own a basic set of aircraft maintenance tools.

· Be able to perform work requiring lifting, pushing or pulling of objects in excess of 100 lbs. occasionally and objects weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.

· Maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 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
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rapid City, SD 57703: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Aircraft maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Airframe & Powerplant License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $20 - $25