Avionic Technician
8 months ago
Employment Information
Summary
The Avionics Technician must accurately troubleshoot, repair and perform scheduled maintenance on all airplanes, as well as perform inspections as required by the FAA.
Essential Functions
- Fully analyzes all required blueprints, drawings, work orders and sketches to troubleshoot, repair and install desired product or part. Detects errors and corrects through proper departmental channels.
- Professionally trains and leads other employees in proper work techniques.
- Schedules items through the shop to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Checks all mechanical components prior to installation to prevent damage.
- Accurately estimates hours and materials for scheduled jobs.
- Works effectively with engineering in recommending design enhancements and productivity improvements.
- Specializes in installation, inspection, test, maintenance, and repair of Avionics systems.
- Operates all required ground support equipment.
- Prompt and regular attendance.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are primarily Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm with a one hour unpaid lunch. However, evening and weekend shifts may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
CONUS and OCONUS travel is required. As requested by the customer, travel may be for extended durations.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Airframe and Powerplant Certificate and/or five years Avionics work experience.
- Must demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform all job tasks.
- Extensive knowledge of all aircraft mechanical systems functions and interactions.
- Thorough working knowledge of all current FAA regulations, IPM and ATA codes.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Prior project management experience.
- Ten years of aircraft-related experience.
- Prior training experience on aircraft mechanical systems.
- Airframe and Powerplant Certificate and/or ten years Avionics work experience.
- Minimum ten years of aircraft-related experience or have demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform all job tasks.
Other Hiring Requirements
- Valid Driver's License.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Must pass a DOT/FAA regulated drug screening.
- Must be able to obtain a passport.
- Veteran Preferred.
- Bilingual Preferred.
Benefits
- Company-paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for employee.
- Company-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Supplemental Insurance: Aflac and/or Gap Insurance, and TriCare.
- Supplemental Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
- 401(k).
- Accruing Paid Time Off.
- Floating Holiday Time.
Applications, cover letters and resumes must be submitted online via BambooHR.
DST LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. In addition to federal law requirements, DST complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
DST expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of DST’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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