Job Summary
If you’re in the avionics industry, have experience assembling aviation related electrical components, or have experience crimping, soldering, or building aircraft wire harnesses, then you may be qualified to join a lifesaving cause. United Rotorcraft is a subsidiary of Air Methods that specializes in the manufacturing and modification of components for air and ground military medical support vehicles such as UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters, AMPV, and Stryker heavy armor vehicles. Be a critical part of a lifesaving mission! Air Methods and United Rotorcraft offer competitive industry pay and benefits such as: multiple healthcare plans, retirement plans with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and the ability to gain real world experience in an aviation environment which has many opportunities for growth. There is the flexibility for full time and part time employment. This position complies with DOT Federal regulations.
Job Description
Install wires and electrical components into electrical modules and assemblies per engineering drawings and specifications. Perform electrical continuity checks, operational tests per engineering and manufacturer’s instructions.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
- Mark wires, assemble lays-up, and terminate (crimp and solder) to engineering schematic specifications.
- Install wires and electrical components into electrical modules and assemblies per engineering drawings and specifications.
- Check drawings for accuracy and applicability for assigned tasks and advises lead and/or supervisor of deficiencies.
- Perform electrical continuity checks, operational tests, and acceptance test procedures per engineering and manufacturer’s instructions on harnesses and wired components.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and modify electrical components and assemblies per manufacturer’s instructions, engineering schematics and accepted industry practices.
- Record work progress, certifications, completion and testing on various production documents per company standards and established procedures.
- Maintain shop and work area cleanliness.
- Other Duties as assigned.
Additional Job Requirements
- Regular scheduled attendance
- Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 0
Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two or more years related Electronics/Avionics experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Formal soldering training or demonstrates acceptable performance.
Skills
- Terminate wiring
- Proficient in troubleshooting.
- Soldering
- Ability to read and understand Wiring Diagrams
Computer Skills
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- FCC License preferred
- FAA repairman certificate preferred
Salary
- Hiring Salary Range: $23.76 - $29.09/hour
- Bonus/Commission Eligible: No
- Benefits: Air Methods provides a comprehensive benefits package. We believe our benefits should be as diverse as our teammates. We offer competitive medical, dental and vision coverage along with voluntary accident, hospitalization and critical illness coverage, short and long term disability, life and AD&D, time off programs, pretax and Roth 401(k) with a generous company match, tuition reimbursement, profession training and certifications, dependent care support, EAP and concierge services to name just some of what we have to offer.
Final compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidates qualifications, skills, certifications, and relevant work experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).
Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.