Avionics Technician

Job Details

Job Location

KACC - Ardmore, OK

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Installation - Maint - Repair

Description

The primary duties of this position are to install, troubleshoot, inspect, test, adjust, repair, and / or modify avionics systems, sub-systems and equipment installed on aircraft, in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include :

• Interprets and installs avionic system in accordance with installation drawings, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents with minimal or no supervision.
• Responsible for inspecting components of avionics equipment for defects and examines accuracy of assembly and installation.
• Troubleshoots to determine malfunctions on aircraft avionics components and electrical system components.
• Accountable for testing avionics equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness of aircraft.
• Provides analysis of tests results to identify adjustments, repairs, or replacement of defective components.
• Assures that only tooling and equipment in current calibration is utilized for installation, repairs, or modifications of aircraft avionics / electronic system.
• May accompany flight crew to perform in-flight adjustments / tests and to determine / record required post-flight repair work.
• Inspects and tests aircraft communications components, navigation components, weather radar, auto pilot, compass systems, and accessories, certifying that all meet manufacturer's specifications.
• Responsible for completing all reports, forms, and checklists as required in accordance with company, government, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
• Complies with all safety requirements and uses all mandated safety equipment in accordance with company, government, and OSHA requirements.
• Assists coworkers and those in other departments to successfully perform job duties and functions when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE ABILITY :

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, installation drawings or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS :

Experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook, internet software, e-mail, database software, inventory software, order processing software.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS :

KA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.