Avionics Technician - TX

S³, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S³, Inc. staff is 70% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

S³, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training;  S3 Arabia (S3A), a subsidiary of S3I operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia;  and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S³, Inc. and subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth and are approaching 1000 employees. At S³, Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!

KBFS has an immediate opening for an Avionics Technician to help deliver superior support to commercial and government customers in Temple, TX.

This is a part-time position. Military experience is a plus.

Description:

KBFS is seeking an intermediate-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. The employee will be responsible for the repair and installation of all categories of avionics and navigation equipment for rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft including 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 ascertains 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. 

Duties:

• 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 workflow, 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. 

• 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.
• High School Graduate or GED or 4 years of direct relevant experience

Qualifications:

• 3 years experience as an avionics repairman.
• 3 years experience using test kits to bench test radios, instrumentation, and navigational equipment.
• 3 years experience using technical orders, directives, and supply publications.
• 3 years experience maintaining equipment accountability and hand receipts.
• Must be willing to work nights and/or weekends.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Avionics repair training, either from an OEM or at a technical or degree-producing school.
• 3 years experience installing autopilots or modifying cockpits for advanced avionics.

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.