Avionics Technician
8 months ago
Employment Information
**CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD**
Position Summary
This Avionics Technician role is responsible for conducting tests, repairs and troubleshooting of avionics equipment in any military or commercial aircraft. These are the electronic and computerized hardware systems in the aircraft taken out of the cockpit or avionics bay and routed to the shop for repair. Specialized training is required to handle the avionics of various aircraft types which are often unique to each type.
Business Unit Overview
Metrea Special Aerospace (MSA) provides a full range of aerospace solutions from integrated C4ISR operational services and tailored aviation services to advanced tactical helicopter training. MSA is a leader in commercial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) with superior platforms and a constantly evolving set of capabilities across all levels of services. We also offer custom, discreet, convenient, and reliable options to meet our partners’ mission needs in the air and on the ground and expert instructors well-versed in special mission aviation tasks and integrated air-ground-maritime planning and execution.
MSA designs, prototypes, engineers, and tests commercial, military, and government special mission applications for our US government and international defense customers, OEM partners, and private aircraft owners. We have recovered, serviced, and delivered aircraft globally throughout North, Central, and South America, as well as Europe, Asia, Africa, and along the Pacific Rim. Our integrated solutions are the product of our deep stack of aviation capabilities and related design, acquisition, engineering, training, operations, and evaluation services offered to our customers in either integrated packages or as standalone services. Our organizational culture prioritizes safety, innovation, quality, and efficiency with responsive and flexible support.
Metrea Enterprise Overview
Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects as-a-service across a spectrum of domains including Air, Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Simulation. Metrea Management provides central services to 12 global business units via Operations, Solutions, Strategy, Legal, and Finance teams.
Essential Functions and Competency Statements
- Perform testing and troubleshooting of electronic components and assemblies using prescribed circuit testers, oscilloscopes, test rigs or voltmeters.
- Troubleshoot, repair, modify, install, and update avionics systems as specified with minimal amounts of direct supervision.
- Perform repair and overhaul in compliance with manufacturer overhaul reference manuals.
- Comply with US-FAA avionics maintenance standards.
- Maintain and update repair records of each avionics unit.
- Perform data entry in the automated daily productivity system.
- Access and update the inventory management system to place part orders when replacing parts of an avionics unit, making sure that the correct part number is used.
- Must always be conscious of safety in any procedure.
- High competence in troubleshooting and repairing electronics.
- Understand and apply manufacturer's repair manuals as well as engineering and FAA bulletins.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as the work requires working in a team.
- Completes all administratively required forms and documents on schedule.
- Commitment to company values.
- Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and carry out the mission.
- Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
- Must pay attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to multitask in high stress situations / environments.
Supervisory Responsibility
This role has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
During deployment, employees will be living under field conditions and must be able to work with little supervision in austere or arduous environments. Work environment varies widely based on geographic location of contract operations.
Physical Demands
This position requires physical abilities.
Expected Hours of Work
The daily working hours for this position vary Monday through Sunday. Hours and work shifts may vary in accordance with business needs. You will be scheduled to forward deploy/work approximately 60 days OCONUS followed by rotation off-site for approximately 60 days. Rotation schedule might be adjusted in order to meet program requirements.
Facility Location
Various Locations - OCONUS
Travel
Travel requirements are 50% - OCONUS deployment.
Required Education, Experience and Certificates
- Education: Associate’s Degree.
- 2 years’ work experience may be substituted for Associate’s Degree
- Experience: 4 years in aircraft avionics.
Certificates and Licenses:
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate under FAA Part 65
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must have a current US Passport
Computer Skills:
- Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Education, Experience, and Certificates
- Education: Bachelors Degree or Vocational post-secondary course in electronics, computer technology, avionics, or related sciences.
- Experience:
- 6 years of documented aircraft maintenance experience
- Prior military supporting aircraft maintenance from forward deployed locations.
- Garmin G1000
- Beechcraft King Air BE350 highly preferred.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Must be able to accomplish any and all duties with little or no assistance.
- Must have good command of the English language; oral and written.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to hold and maintain a Secret (or higher) Clearance Level.
AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Special Management LLC (MAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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