Avionics Technician 2 - System Studies and Simulation, Inc. (S3INC)

Job Code:

3970

S³ , Inc. is a woman owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistics services to US Department of Defense, other US Government Agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S 3 staff is 70% veterans, and the company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System. S 3 has wholly owned subsidiaries that complicate year end consolidation reporting. KBFS - provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I- OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; and, GLSS- SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S³ Inc. is seeking an Avionics Technician 2 (Night Shift) to join the KBFS team in Temple, Texas. 

Description:

Kachemak Bay Flying Service (KBFS) needs a full-time Avionics Technician to help deliver superior support to commercial and government customers.   KBFS seeks an entry level technician who has received formal military aviation training or has received equivalent training from an Original Equipment Manufacturer, Technical School, or degree producing institution for avionics repair.  

Responsibilities: 

• Employee will be responsible for repair and installation of all categories of avionics and navigation equipment for rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft to include radios, navigation equipment, instrumentation, and NVG compatible cockpits.
• Also installs fixed wing auto-pilot systems and should have hands-on familiarity with fabrication and installing new instrument panels and other items required in extensive cockpit modifications.  
• Performs testing, troubleshooting, and repair of all commercially available avionics equipment and acertains that all repairs are properly performed on all completed work prior to release to the customer, and that the proper inspection records, reports, and forms typically used by a Part 145 Repair Station are properly executed.  
• After proper inspection and verification of operability, the Avionics Technician has the authority to sign Return to Service in accordance with FAA Regulations.   Operates AGSE as required.  
• Prepares aircraft maintenance forms and records and ensures all maintenance operations are conducted in a safe manner.  
• Assists the Part 145 Accountable Authority in scheduling avionics repairs considering such factors as work flow, location of equipment and facilities, tools, supplies, and job requirements.  
• Coordinates with KBFS Temple's Logistics Specialist for ordering parts and supplies in sufficient quantities to ensure minimum to no aircraft down-time due to supply.  
• Reads and interprets maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives.  
• Makes entries to FAA required records, logbooks and other means of tracking historical data.  
• Maintains inventory of parts, tools, materials, equipment, and supplies.  
• Communicates effectively with customers, KBFS flight instructors, and maintenance managers.  

Qualifications:                                                                                                                

• High school graduate or GED or 4 years equivalent experience.
• Holds an FAA Airframe (License) Certificate or be eligible to receive an Airframe Certificate with limitations as determined by the KBFS Part 145 responsible agent.
• Minimum of 3 years' total experience as an avionics repairman.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience performing avionics repair for general or commercial aviation. Minimum of 3 years' experience using test kits to bench test radios and navigational equipment.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience using technical orders and supply publications in order to maintain avionics supply stocks and repair parts.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience preparing work orders for maintenance requiring external support.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience maintaining equipment accountability and the use of hand receipts and inventories.
• Current driver's license available and trained to operate AGSE.
• Candidates will be subject to pre-employment background investigations and drug screening per S3, Inc. QMS and hiring procedures.                                                                                                                   

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the S 3 Inc. Careers Page as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by calling (256) 539-1700 Ext 1127 or by sending an email to: recruiter@s3inc.com . Thank you for your interest in S 3 Inc.