Are you a demonstrably skilled Avionics Technician / Field Engineer? Are you looking for a full-time, permanent job with a growing company? Vartan Aero is an aircraft product support service provider currently looking to hire an Avionics Technician / Field Engineer to work at our Renton, WA location where we provide support to all the big names in the aerospace industry.

Find us on the web at www.vartan.aero
Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to carry out assigned responsibilities while working independently and/or closely with peers and with minimum supervision; capable of establishing daily work priorities as required
• Ability to multitask and apply priority to projects with adaptability and urgency while meeting timelines
• Ability to understand and use wiring schematics, diagrams and other engineering/aircraft documentation
• Active driver’s license and willing to submit to a background record check

• Ability to travel to customer and/or OEM sites (domestic and international) up to 10% of the time
• Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law

Qualifications:

• Must be able to operate advanced electronic test equipment and tooling and provide log/analysis results
• Must possess an advanced knowledge of TCP/IP networks and troubleshooting methods
• Familiar with FAA, CAA, and ATA requirements for avionics equipment

• While not a supervisory position, may need to manage shift assignments and participate in team planning activities
• Capable of identifying complex engineering problems in software and hardware and reporting to OEM management and other Engineering departments, (i.e. problems can be fundamental design issues with software, power, and electronic components or they can be aircraft environment related)
• Demonstrated engineering-level product knowledge on avionics/electronics and/or related software areas
• Uses professional concepts while applying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues

• Solid technical background in high performance electronics/avionics, audio/video and software-controlled systems

Responsibilities:

• On-site support Engineer between Product Supplier, Airline customers and/or Airframe Manufacturer (OEM) to ensure customer satisfaction, deliver OEM aircraft on-time and optimum performance of all supplier equipment

• Performs engineering support, and technical liaison to our airline customers and OEM, ensuring product performance, functional, inspection, certification objectives are met

• Represent Product Supplier Field Support interests in resolution of technical issues with colleagues and customer/OEM engineering departments

• Document issues and troubleshooting on various data platforms

• Provide troubleshooting assistance and support for first of model installations, follow-on CFR 21 production aircraft, new equipment line-fit installations for hardware, wiring, and software integration efforts and problem resolution

• Work with OEM and supplier engineering departments in conjunction with OEM Field Staff Engineers to ensure timely and accurate corrective action is achieved

• Support and/or assist in OEM certification ground and flight testing

• Support customer inspections and customer test flights on daily basis at OEM

• Support any rework activities at the OEM including where supplier system integrates with other vendors/OEM systems

• Provide inspection and sign off to PAC supplier rework with supplier QA delegated approval

• Understand spares requirements and assist in coordinating spares equipment for customers/OEMs as required

• Build a working rapport with OEM technical teams (engineering, factory and flightline)

• Maintain a professional relationship with airline customers and support customer meetings as required

• Provide technical / Engineering guidance and field assistance to OEM Factory and Flightline in troubleshooting and resolving system hardware, network, and software issues

• Support software troubleshooting, coordinate with supplier software engineering teams and perform On-Aircraft Test Procedures if required

• Carry out supplier specific system checks and tests

• Including but not limited to, GCS system tests, IFE checks and aircraft systems checks where our system interfaces with other vendors/OEM systems

• Support “Entry into service” software/media loading, in addition, GCS configuration preparation

• Review mechanical, electrical, and software installation documentation as well as OEM Coordination Memos to verify that all specifications are met

• Participate in resolving system operation or reliability issues by conducting investigations, collecting data to identify the scope of problems, and participating in the recovery plan as required with the OEM and other departments

• Provide regular, accurate and detailed technical reports to Field Support management and/or appropriate departments on all activities, observed field problems, and customer issues

• Provides clear and concise written and verbal communication and often participates in continuing problem investigations

• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of supplier’s products and installations, including a technical knowledge of system software and associated equipment

• Continually obtain new data, specifications, and interface with the departments developing new products and software

• Be cognizant of possible quality or reliability problems and analyze failures trends

Physical Requirements include but not limited to:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
• May be required to handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Ability to climb and work from ladder or platform, and endure sitting, standing, bending or twisting for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and operate in confined spaces for extended periods

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits:

• 100% Employer paid health insurance after 1 year of service, 75% employer paid during first year of employment (excluding dependents)

• Employer paid Short Term Disability insurance (excluding WA employees)

• Employer paid Long Term Disability insurance

• Employer paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance

• Option for Supplemental Life insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• 80 hours paid vacation per year at 3.0769 hours per pay period

• 52 hours of sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked

• 12 paid holidays per year

• Overtime paid at time and half

• Worked holiday pay paid at triple time

• Opportunity to travel with costs covered 100% by the employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $48.00 per hour