Avionics Technician II: 142893

* Location:Savannah, GA
* Contract Duration:1 Year (Contract to Hire)
* Schedule:Second; 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM Position Responsibilities
*Provides technical expertise in testing aircraft systems, troubleshooting, and repairing system discrepancies to ensure minimum schedule impact.
*Demonstrates technical expertise by implementing process changes to reduce cost and meet schedule without compromising safety or quality.
*May fill in for the Senior Avionics/Electrical Technician thus ensuring that the company goals of safety and quality are enforced at all times while adhering to daily work plans to maintain schedule requirements. Typical Education & Experience
*High School Diploma or GED required.
*Four (4) years experience in an avionics/electrical career field or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and two (2) years related experience.
*A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred. FCC preferred. NCATT preferred.
*Testing/Functionality checks of aircraft systems.
*In addition to aircraft experience; troubleshooting and wire repair experience is a must. Job Duties
*Demonstrates technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
*Performs the installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems on aircraft per Engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect-free system.
*Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations: troubleshoots processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
*Demonstrates the skills and knowledge required to effectively and efficiently repair or replace defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity.
*Demonstrates effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wiring.
*Performs and complies with engineering changes and modifications as required.
*Sets up and operates necessary test equipment.
*Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
*Ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented and ready for inspection.
*Tests and maintains test equipment, electronic systems, and components.
*Complies with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations.
*Adapt to sudden schedule changes.
*In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, flight tests on aircraft may be included as required. Additional Information
*Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of aircraft systems or disciplines other than avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls, or structural installations and repairs.
*Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
*Demonstrates excellent communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
*Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work in confined areas, and lift up to 50 pounds.