Electro-Mechanical Avionics Technician II - Aerospace | Grand Prairie, Texas

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your application, including an updated resume, through our official application link: Electro-Mechanical Avionics Technician Level II - United States, Grand Prairie - 179197 | Safran. Applications submitted by email or without a resume will not be reviewed.

Job Summary

The Electro-Mechanical Avionics Technician is responsible for carrying out production or maintenance tasks on a range of equipment, ensuring all work complies with approved technical data and quality manual standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct standard testing procedures on various equipment and validate the results.
• Perform repairs on aviation units in compliance with FAA regulations and in accordance with the Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) requirements.
• Disassemble, clean, and visually inspect parts to identify issues or wear.
• Reassemble parts, ensuring all measurements meet specified tolerances and requirements.
• Accurately track and document all activities, maintaining proper control of parts.
• Help maintain shop compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Contribute to process improvements aimed at reducing cycle time.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards, with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.
• Apply maintenance manuals to evaluate and determine the acceptability of components.
• Regularly update work order information in the ERP system.
• Follow established procedures, making adjustments as necessary and promptly notifying supervisors; recommend expenditures as needed.
• Safeguard confidential and sensitive information to protect SEDA’s reputation and competitive position.
• Comply with all safety, health, and environmental regulations, actively supporting Safran HSE policies and remaining vigilant for potential hazards when adopting new skills or equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Electro-Mechanical Avionics Technician II: In addition to the above, is also responsible for the following:

• Understand and convert torque values between Metric and ASME standards.
• Adjust, calibrate, and accurately read all types of torque wrenches.
• Use precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges—both analog and digital.
• Perform precise measurements using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to adjust shims and ensure mechanical accuracy.
• Conduct soldering on electronic components with proficiency.
• Demonstrate a full understanding of TSN (Time Since New) and CSN (Cycles Since New) for maintenance scheduling and part replacement.
• Test electronic components such as diodes, capacitors, and relays; interpret unit schematics.
• Tighten or loosen bolts/nuts following correct torque specifications and directions
• Inspect and rotate gears within gear trains to verify proper operation.
• Identify bolt and nut sizes and install safety-wire where applicable.
• Detect corrosion on mechanical parts and determine necessity for replacement.
• Read and interpret technical manuals and specifications accurately.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain attention to detail while working efficiently under supervision.

Required Competencies

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three (3) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Electro-Mechanical Avionics Technician II: 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic level of Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Knowledge of 5S, Lean and Kaizen methods is a plus
• Knowledge of production and repair tools and benches, instrumentation and measuring skills
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and understanding of quality requirements
• Compliance with safety rules (PPE – Personal Prevention Equipment)
• Compliance with procedures and standards – knowledge of CMM requirements

Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills

• Autonomy
• Accuracy and rigor, detail-oriented
• Ability to analyze, to synthesize (Ability to report effectively)
• Ability to train others
• Time management – Responsiveness
• Team work – Positive behavior

Travel Specificity

Potential travel between Grand Prairie, Texas and other locations is not expected (up to 0%).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and occasionally move about the office and shop floor. Constantly operates and use a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copier/printer and laboratory machinery. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. The ability to observe, identify and assess details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds across office for various needs.

Work Environment

The work environment is an office and on the shop floor. Noise level in the office is quiet and on the shop floor can occasionally require hearing protection.