Avionics Technician III

Summary

Modify, service, repair, and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness.

There are multiple openings for this position.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees and co-signs for uncertified mechanics in accordance with the GPT RSM procedures. 
• Facilitates On-the-Job Training (OJT) to provide learning opportunities through work assignment and mentoring. 
• May assist Lead Avionics Technician with planning, production, and quality assurance of assigned projects. 
• Gathers information to submit to Engineering as needed. 
• Modify, repair, replace, or otherwise perform routine aircraft maintenance work in specialized area of aircraft. 
• Properly utilized and maintain Avionics hand tools to perform repairs and installations. 
• Accurately document work performed as set forth by GTI and customer maintenance programs daily using the standard format.  Prepare routine reports and correspondence. 
• Fabricate wire bundles and assemblies per drawings and standard practices to include marking of wires, properly securing wires into bundles, and termination of wires into a variety of contacts and connectors. 
• Troubleshoot issues, replace, or repair parts, test, making necessary adjustments. 
• Operate test equipment e.g. Pitot Static Cart, Navigation test sets, etc. as required. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

 

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability - Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative - Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Work Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

 

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Minimum three (3) years Avionics experience required. Proficient with the Standard Wiring Practices Manual. Airframe (A) or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License is a plus.  B1, B1.1, and/or B2 certification is a plus. 

This safety-sensitive position is covered by the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment drug testing. Persons occupying a "safety-sensitive” position will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Post-accident, reasonable cause, and return-to-duty tests may also be required based on specific circumstances. 

US Citizen Required - this position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate in English (read, write, and verbally communicate).
• Mathematical knowledge and ability to apply towards problem solving.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Works under minimal supervision. 
• Ability to work overtime, as required.
• Ability to travel.

 

Physical Requirements

• Able to comply with DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
• Able to climb and work on step stools and/or ladders.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance and ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Able to reach overhead.
• Able to work in a non-dust-free environment.
• Normal or corrected vision (required to perform exacting tasks).
• Full range of motion with both hands.
• Ability to work in a stooping, kneeling or standing position and in cramped areas.