About Billings Flying Service

Billings Flying Service (BFS) is a solutions provider for the aviation industry, specializing in CH-47 aerial firefighting and heavy lift services. The BFS fleet of twelve CH-47Ds, one UH-60A, and a Bell 206B are capable of fighting wildfires by either bucket or tank.

About the Role

The Avionics Specialty Mechanic will be responsible for supporting avionics repairs and maintenance on multiple aircraft platforms under a Part 145 repair station. This position is based at Billings Flying Service in Billings, MT and reports to the Avionics supervisor. Travel will be required based on company needs.

Duties

• Operate within a team environment with the highest level of ethics, integrity, safety and honesty
• Effectively communicate with team members in areas of technical data, quality conformity, and time management
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, aircraft blueprints, and schematics
• Wire, install, test, and verify operation of avionics equipment and accessories; identify and correct electronics failures using hand tools, test equipment, technical documents, and technical reference materials
• Modify existing wire harnesses and new wire harness fabrication
• Assure that installations are done in accordance with procedures described in FAA Regulations, BFS standards of procedure, and manufacturer instructions
• Use sound judgment and technical aptitude to make good decisions regarding job sequence and techniques, troubleshooting and discrepancy resolution
• Be able to climb ladders, apply finger and hand dexterity in using hand tools, be able to move around the shop/hangar area and within aircraft continuously throughout the workday

• Highly skilled avionics technician with a mechanical skill set or a mechanic with a high skill set in avionics
• Ability to work independently and make economic decisions based on overall company vision and direction
• Driver’s License
• High level of both verbal and written communication
• A&P License (Preferred)

Benefits

• Full-time employment with competitive compensation based on experience and credentials. Medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K with up to 4% company match.
• Flexible Work Life Balance

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work performed in field settings.
• Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors, and fumes.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with
disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Billings Flying Service provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity.