1st Shift - Avionics/ Radio Installer-Job #1245-1

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Base pay range

$28.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Position: Avionics and Radio Installer/Assembler

Reports To: Director of Operations

Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: Tech IV

BASIC WORKER FUNCTION:

Lays out, assembles, and installs avionics and electrical systems in helicopters and other products. Installs instruments and accessory equipment according to blueprints, schematics, and manufacturers specifications on a sophisticated level.

ADDITIONAL GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF TASKS:

Assembles units such as switches, electrical controls and junction boxes and connects to major units such as avionics systems, instrument magnetos and inverters. Assembles complex avionics packages. Lays out installation of major units in aircraft using scribe scale and protractor. Installs and connects units according to wiring schematics, diagrams, and blueprints using hand tools and soldering iron. Programs installed equipment. Tests and troubleshoots systems using multi-meters, ammeters, oscilloscopes and watt-meters and specialized test equipment. Certifies altimeter systems. Certifies transponder systems. Adjusts or repairs equipment for customer service as required. Assists customer service with the resolution of service problems. May implement modifications in installation and wiring for test or experimental purposes. May design avionics packages, in non-standard situations as required. Writes assembly and testing instructions as required. Examines defective test equipment to determine cause of malfunction. Repairs if possible or reports need for repair or replacement to production supervisor. (Examines purchased parts for conformance to specifications and blueprints and for defects.) Advises production supervisor on requisitions for equipment and supplies. Keeps records as required by supervision. Maintains tools and equipment used.

Trains other workers. Serves as consultation resource with other workers. Observes all safety regulations. Other duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Extensive experience and demonstrated expertise in avionics/electrical field.

Knowledge of all electrical and electromechanical procedures used in assembly, installation and testing avionics and electrical equipment in aircraft and the ability to implement.

Ability to design avionics packages in non-standard situations, including drawing schematics, interconnections and meshing systems.

Ability to read and work from schematics, blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and drawings.

Ability to use soldering equipment.

Ability to use electrical test equipment, such as ramp test set, Nav test and Transponder test set.

Ability to rivet per FAA guidelines.

Knowledge of FAA wiring procedures.

FCC license (GROL plus radio mechanic endorsement) or equivalent training and experience.

Ability to troubleshoot and solve wiring, installation, and equipment problems.

Knowledge of basic principles of electricity, and of AC/DC circuits.

Knowledge of basic electrical equipment.

Ability to use electricians and mechanics hand tools, crimpers, voltmeters, and Enstrom circuit testers.

Ability to use shop mathematics.

• Must be able to meet personal tool requirements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation & Aerospace

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