Avionics Technicians - STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is hiring Avionics Technicians in Oscoda, Michigan.

Position Summary:

Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and other control systems in aircraft.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
• Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.
• Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
• Maintain repair or maintenance records.
• Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
• Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
• Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
• Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
• Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
• Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons.
• Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems.
• Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
• Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
• Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Lay out work according to specifications.
• Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
• Analyze test or performance data to assess equipment operation.
• Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
• Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.
• Fabricate parts and test aids as required.
• Fabricate parts or components.
• Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems for use in testing.
• Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems.

Qualifications:

• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant license required
• Previous experience working with avionic and electrical systems, or completion of a technical school program in a similar field of study
• Must provide own tools
• Ability to use time clock and company intranet
• Manage time to effectively meet company priorities
• MRO experience is highly preferred
• Crawl in and out of tight spaces
• Lay in a prone position for more than 4 hours
• Comfortably work at elevated heights of at least 40 feet for extended periods of time
• Lift balance, and carry 50 lbs.
• Work in enclosed hangars and exterior weather conditions
• Work in close proximity to other people

Required Abilities:

• Crawl in and out of tight spaces
• Lay in a prone position for more than 4 hours
• Comfortably work at elevated heights of at least 40 feet for extended periods of time
• Lift balance, and carry 50 lbs.
• Work in enclosed hangars and exterior weather conditions
• Work in close proximity to other people

About STS Technical Services:

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that’s partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial industries.

Our professional recruitment teams put talented individuals to work at client locations all over the world, and we have hundreds of exciting career opportunities for you to explore!

If you want to speak to a Recruiting Professional directly, call 1-800-359-4787.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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