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Department: NIAR MRO
Campus Location: Wichita, KS-WSU McConnell
Hire Type: Full Time
Pay: Commensurate with experience
Work Schedule: 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a "U.S. Person”.
Job Details
In a hangar adjacent to McConnell AFB that once housed Boeing Air Force One modification facilities, the MRO team at NIAR provides production design, initial and Supplemental Type Certification, instrumentation installation, and modifications. We are looking for Avionics Technicians to join our team!
Job Summary
Initiates, leads, and performs functional tests, troubleshooting, and/or repair of avionics and electrical systems. Prepares aircraft for flight test and airworthiness certification.
Essential Functions
Performs inspection, makes adjustment and repair, replaces components, and corrects any malfunction or deficiency with and without power applied to the aircraft. Performs maintenance on aircraft in accordance with applicable technical data and applicable regulations. Accesses and re-installs aircraft components which obstruct the performance of assigned tasks. Performs basic mechanical and electrical removals and installations. Documents work performed per regulations and requirements. Coordinated with technical representatives, lab, and other personnel in resolving systems or component problems. Fabricates parts and/or wire harness and installs per engineering specifications. Assists with engine removal and installation. Assists in development of installations for engineering. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Four (4) years of experience troubleshooting and repairing aircraft electrical and avionics systems, or equivalent combination of related technical school or training and experience
Required License/Certifications/Training
General Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Operators Radio Telephone License preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings.
Good Interpersonal skills.
Basic knowledge of safety and operating procedures for power-on aircraft
Ability to use and interpret a variety of precision measurement instruments
Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and repair of aircraft systems
Ability to recognize potential electrical hazards in order to prevent injury to self or others
Ability to achieve sufficient technical qualifications to acquire product verification certification
Physical Requirements
Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs. Ability to position self to place, construct, and/or maintain equipment and items in designated spaces. This includes but is not limited to the ability to work in confined and elevated spaces. Ability to inspect work, materials, equipment, and/or supplies and identify any errors, needs, and/or determining factors. Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.